Nepal floods explained: The chain of events behind the disaster
Summary
A glacier broke apart near the Nepal-China border, causing an ice and rock avalanche. This triggered an earthquake and a landslide, which led to severe floods damaging large areas in Nepal’s Nuwakot district. Rescue teams are still working to find survivors two days after the disaster.Key Facts
- The disaster began with a glacier breaking apart.
- An avalanche of ice and rocks happened after the glacier broke.
- An earthquake followed this avalanche.
- A landslide triggered major floods in the valley.
- The floods caused heavy damage along the Trishuli River in Nepal.
- Rescue teams continue to search for survivors 48 hours after the event.
- About 93,000 people have been affected by the floods, according to the Red Cross.
- Several villages and communities were destroyed or washed away by the floods.
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