People running away for safety as from huge wave
At least 162 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after the disaster. Nepal police reported at least 157 deaths, while China’s state broadcaster CCTV said three people were killed and 265 remained missing in Tibet’s Gyirong County. Nepalese authorities said 403 people, including 341 foreigners, were reported missing, among them 133 Indians travelling towards Mount Kailash. At least 47 Americans, 34 Australians, 33 Britons and 24 Canadians were also reported missing. The Nepal Tourism Board said 62 Nepali citizens were among those missing after trekking in the Gosaikunda Lake area of Rasuwa. At least 28 police personnel were also reported missing. The US Geological Survey later ruled out an earthquake, saying the seismic activity was caused by a magnitude 5.2 glacial collapse. At least 19 bridges and nearly 40 km of roads were washed away, while the Bhotekoshi River surged through communities, damaging villages and hydropower infrastructure.
A flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district sent torrents of muddy water and debris through communities along the Nepal-China border, with terrifying videos capturing people scrambling for safety as the waters surged through the region. The disaster has also left hundreds of foreign nationals unaccounted for. The disaster was initially believed to have been linked to an earthquake after seismic activity was detected near the Nepal-China border. The floods struck with little warning through steep valleys that serve as important transport and economic corridors. The destruction has complicated rescue operations, with damaged roads and bridges cutting off affected areas. Nepal has sought assistance from India and China as authorities continue searching for survivors and those still missing.