A wall of mud and rock triggered catastrophic flash flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 31 people and leaving hundreds, including Americans and 108 Indians, missing. The flooding, described in videos showing significant devastation, was caused by an ice rock avalanche from a glacier. Roads, bridges, and power projects have been damaged, hindering rescue efforts, with helicopters unable to land until water levels recede.
Satellite images corroborate the possibility that an avalanche initiated the disaster, according to NDTV. NBC News reports that the collapse occurred on the Himalayan border, impacting the Nepali side most severely. The Daily Caller reports the stated cause as an ice rock avalanche from a glacier.
While the immediate aftermath centers on rescue operations, the scale of the damage is becoming clear through video footage, with the BBC editing its video with white flashes due to the distressing content. The Daily Maverick shares images depicting the flood’s impact. The Japan Times notes that rescue helicopters are grounded due to ongoing flooding. The death toll has risen to 72, according to the Daily Caller.
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