Photos: Avalanche floods kill eight, hundreds missing in Nepal’s Himalayas
Summary
An avalanche of ice and rock in Nepal’s Himalayas caused large floods that killed at least eight people and left hundreds missing. The disaster damaged villages, roads, and power plants, mainly along the Bhotekoshi river, and rescue teams are asking for help from neighboring countries.Key Facts
- At least eight people died and hundreds are missing after an avalanche triggered floods in Nepal’s Himalayan region.
- The floods occurred around 9 a.m. local time and washed away villages and infrastructure along the Bhotekoshi river.
- Officials reported 384 tourists unaccounted for, including 291 foreigners from India, Malaysia, the UK, and the US.
- Roads and hydropower projects were destroyed by the floods.
- Authorities warned people to stay away from the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers due to ongoing risks.
- Nepal requested rescue assistance from India and China.
- The worst-hit area was Rasuwa district, affected by similar floods last year caused by an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet.
- Experts say the avalanche blocked a tributary river before releasing a sudden flood, highlighting growing dangers from climate change in the Himalayas.
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