Deadly Nepal flood caused by enormous landslide, glacier tumble: Scientist
Summary
A huge landslide and glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused a deadly flood in Nepal. The flood killed at least 157 people, left hundreds missing, and caused severe damage in the region.Key Facts
- A massive landslide and glacier tumble happened in the Himalayas, triggering the flood.
- The event was so powerful it registered as a 5.2 magnitude earthquake on seismographs worldwide.
- The floodwaters may have reached 130-160 feet high and moved as fast as 44 miles per hour.
- At least 157 people have died and 75 are injured due to the flood.
- Around 384 people are missing, including 291 foreigners and 93 Nepalis.
- Among the missing are at least 47 American tourists.
- Scientists say climate change is accelerating glacier melting, which may make such landslides more frequent.
- The flood caused widespread mud and debris damage in Nepal’s Nuwakot district and surrounding areas.
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