What triggered Nepal’s catastrophic flash floods? USGS rules out earthquake
At least 162 people have died and hundreds remain missing after massive flash floods swept through communities along the Nepal-China border. The US Geological Survey (USGS) has ruled out an earthquake as the source of the seismic activity, identifying instead a glacial collapse as the cause. At least 157 Nepali citizens were killed, while 3 people were killed in Tibet's Gyirong County and 403 people, including 341 foreigners, are reported missing in Nepal.
Among the missing are 133 Indians traveling to Mount Kailash, 47 Americans, 34 Australians, 33 Britons, and 24 Canadians. The disaster has highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather, with climate experts warning of increased risks due to melting glaciers and warmer temperatures.
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