'Ran for our lives': Flood survivors recount terrifying escape from Nepal-Tibet disaster
Summary
Flash floods caused by a glacier collapse hit the Nepal-Tibet border area, killing over 550 people and leaving about 1,500 missing, including many foreign tourists. Survivors told stories of quickly escaping rushing floodwaters, with rescue teams using helicopters to save people trapped in valleys.Key Facts
- The disaster happened at the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet (China).
- Over 550 people have died, and about 1,500 are still missing.
- Many missing people are foreign tourists.
- A glacier collapse likely triggered the floods and landslides.
- Survivors described vehicles being swept away and heavy mudslides.
- Rescue crews used helicopters to reach survivors in hard-hit valleys.
- A group of pilgrims from India escaped by climbing a hill after their bus was caught.
- Workers at dam construction sites suffered heavy losses; some survived by sheltering in tunnels.
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