Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTorrential flash floods in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 17 people and caused widespread devastation. An initial assessment indicates an ice avalanche blocked the Lhende river, triggering a sudden deluge along the Bhote Koshi river in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Mudslides in Tibet severed roads, communications and power links near Gyirong port, with Chinese authorities fearing major casualties. The disaster damaged vital infrastructure in Nepal, including roads, bridges, and hydroelectric projects affecting over 12 per cent of the national power capacity. Search and rescue operations are underway, with Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering urgent evacuations and emergency responses. In fullNepal flash floods carry away bridge in seconds as at least 17 killedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Devastating floods kill at least 17 and cause widespread damage in Nepal
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTorrential flash floods in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 17 people and caused widespread devastation. An initial assessment indicates an ice avalanche blocked the Lhende river, triggering a sudden deluge along the Bhote Koshi river in Nepal's Rasuwa district. Mudslides in Tibet severed roads, communications and power links near Gyirong port, with Chinese authorities fearing major casualties. The disaster damaged vital infrastructure in Nepal, including roads, bridges, and hydroelectric projects affecting over 12 per cent of the national power capacity. Search and rescue operations are underway, with Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Chinese President Xi Jinping ordering urgent evacuations and emergency responses. In fullNepal flash floods carry away bridge in seconds as at least 17 killedMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
