A catastrophic flash flood has ripped through northern Nepal near the Tibetan border, killing at least 157 people in Nepal and leaving hundreds more missing after a wall of water swept away villages, homes, bridges, roads and hydropower facilities.
Three deaths have also been reported across the border in China, where a landslide devastated the Gyirong Port checkpoint and authorities reported further casualties and missing people. Nepal’s Tourism Board said 384 tourists were unaccounted for, including 291 foreigners, although officials cautioned that some may simply be stranded without communications; those listed include more than 100 Indians, 54 Americans, 17 Malaysians, 12 Britons and nationals from several other countries.
❗️ More Horrifying Footage Shows Gigantic Mudslide Engulfing China’s Gyirong Region – WARNING: Distressing 📹
‘Major casualties’ are feared after infrastructure was completely obliterated in the major border crossing between China and Nepal. (Xinhua) https://t.co/lct3g9fOIc pic.twitter.com/M1NzVj0Naq
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The disaster struck around 9am when water surged through the Bhote Koshi River into Rasuwa district, heavily affecting Syapru Besi and Timure before flooding moved downstream into the Trishuli River. Officials are investigating whether an ice-and-rock avalanche created a temporary natural dam on the Lhende River that subsequently collapsed, possibly around the time of an earthquake, unleashing the torrent. Nepal has deployed troops and helicopters for rescue operations, while China has sent emergency personnel to the Gyirong area and closed the border road.
⚠️ Extremely Distressing Footage Shows Mudslide Sweeping Up Fleeing Citizens, Cars, & Buildings On China-Nepal Border
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Communities farther downstream have been warned to move to higher ground, with authorities in India also evacuating vulnerable areas and preparing emergency assistance.
❗Nepal Floods: At Least 7 Dead, Security Personnel Missing 🇳🇵
The worst-hit areas include Timure and Syabrubesi in Rasuwa, where floodwaters have swept away homes, bridges and parts of a key road towards the China border, according to The Kathmandu Post.
Nine Armed Police… https://t.co/OGz6YNAMPx pic.twitter.com/XRGgZGxHj7
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