'Son, Wife Swept Ayaw In Seconds': Eyewitness Recounts Nepal Flood Horror

Massive flash floods have devastated Nepal, leaving a trail of destruction as homes and vehicles are buried under mud and roads washed away. At least 162 people have been reported dead, primarily in communities near the Bhote Koshi River bordering Tibet. Hundreds more remain missing, including 133 Indian nationals. Drone footage captured the extent of the damage, showing roads destroyed and buildings engulfed in torrents of muddy water.

In the worst-hit Nuwakot district, images revealed buildings covered in up to two feet of mud, with debris hanging from trees and wires. Survivors were seen covered in the same mud. The region's steep valleys serve as vital economic and travel routes but are highly vulnerable to disasters. An initial report suggested an earthquake triggered the floods, but later assessments indicated the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse, described as debris from a glacier blocking the river and releasing a sudden surge downstream.

This is not the first such event in the region; a similar flood occurred last August after a glacial lake overflowed due to high temperatures. Prime Minister Modi has offered India's assistance in rescue and relief efforts.