Nepal floods: 6 ways to help victims of the glacial collapse that left hundreds dead or missing
This week, one of the worst natural disasters of the year struck at the border between China and Nepal. The event, believed to have been a glacial collapse near Langtang Lirung peak, sent a massive amount of rock, water, and mud cascading down the mountainside, where it struck a river that borders Tibet and Nepal, causing severe flash flooding downstream. Hundreds are known to have died as the…
Nepal and Tibet were struck by a devastating event near the Langtang Lirung peak, believed to be a glacial collapse. The collapse unleashed a barrage of rock, water, and mud down the mountainside, resulting in severe flash flooding downstream. Hundreds were reported dead, with over a thousand still missing as of the early hours.
Search and rescue operations initiated by China, Nepal, and international NGOs like CARE, Direct Relief, IFRC, Mercy Corps, and UNICEF are underway. The primary cause of the floods remains under investigation, though climate change is suspected to have exacerbated the glacier's instability. To aid the victims, consider donating to organizations like All Hands & Hearts, CARE Nepal, Direct Relief, IFRC, Mercy Corps, and UNICEF, which are actively supporting relief efforts.
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