Devastating flash floods and mudslides along Nepal’s border with Tibet have caused widespread destruction, with aerial footage showing entire villages and infrastructure wiped out. The powerful surge along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers swept away homes, roads, bridges and power plants. At least 165 people have died in Nepal and Tibet, while hundreds remain missing, including foreign tourists. Rescue teams are conducting search operations amid difficult conditions and damaged transportation links. Flood alerts have also been issued for parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar in India. The disaster has left several communities severely damaged and raised concerns over Himalayan disaster risks. 

Following the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Sikkim Bhutia Lepcha Apex Committee (SIBLAC) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to halt proposed new hydropower projects in Sikkim. SIBLAC convenor Tseten Tashi Bhutia also called for an independent, time-bound inquiry into existing and proposed hydroelectric projects, citing concerns over environmental and disaster risks in the fragile Himalayan region. The demand comes after the Nepal floods destroyed infrastructure, including power projects, and raised renewed concerns about large-scale development in vulnerable mountain areas. (PC: Reuters)

Devastating flash floods and landslides struck Nepal’s border region with Tibet, killing at least 162 people and leaving hundreds missing, including 133 Indian nationals. Many of the missing Indians were reportedly pilgrims travelling toward Mount Kailash. The floods swept through communities along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers, destroying homes, roads, vehicles and other infrastructure. Initial reports suggested seismic activity, but the US Geological Survey (USGS) said the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse and debris flow, which produced catastrophic downstream flooding. Nepalese authorities have launched large-scale search-and-rescue operations, while India and international agencies are providing emergency assistance. (PC: AP)

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Scientists at the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD) have warned of a possible second flood in Nepal after a deadly flash flood struck Rasuwa district near the Nepal-China border. Experts said an ice-rock avalanche may have triggered the disaster, while debris could still be blocking the Lhende Khola upstream. If the blockage gives way, trapped water could unleash another powerful flood downstream through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. Authorities are monitoring vulnerable areas, including Nuwakot and Dhading, while evacuation measures have been initiated. The cause of the initial disaster remains under investigation. (PC: X)

Chilling videos have captured the devastating flash floods that tore through Nepal near the Tibet border, sweeping away homes, roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure. The disaster has killed 157 people and left more than 750 missing, including over 130 Indians. Rasuwa and Dhading are among the worst-hit districts after a suspected earthquake-triggered deluge sent massive volumes of water and debris downstream. Nepal has launched large-scale rescue and relief operations, while India is providing humanitarian assistance. Authorities in Bihar have also been placed on alert over the possibility of floodwaters moving downstream.

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Before-and-after satellite images have revealed the widespread destruction caused by devastating flash floods in Nepal, with valleys and villages near the Nepal-China border badly damaged. The disaster has killed at least 98 people, while hundreds remain missing, including 105 Indians and 37 NRIs. Rescue operations have been slowed by bad weather and disrupted communications. The floods damaged homes, roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure in Rasuwa and neighbouring districts. India has assured Nepal of humanitarian assistance, while NDRF teams in Bihar and Uttar Pradesh remain on alert over the possibility of floodwaters moving downstream. 

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At least 157 people have been killed after devastating flash floods struck Nepal's Tibet-border region, while 133 Indian Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims remain missing. The Bhote Koshi River surged through several districts, leaving settlements buried under mud and debris. Nepalese rescue teams are searching for survivors and recovering bodies as hundreds of tourists were initially reported unaccounted for. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has pledged all available government resources for relief operations. India has sent humanitarian assistance, including 10 tonnes of relief material and medical supplies, as rescue efforts continue in the disaster-hit region. (PC: NDTV)