Terrifying videos from Nepal showed huge waves crashing into establishments and people ran away from huge waves approaching them.Prefer HTon Google Flash floods hit Nepal on Wednesday, taking down buildings and damaging markets and neighbourhoods. At least eight people have died so far, with over 350 travellers missing, 105 Indians among them.Floodwater flows across a residential area, in Nepal. (PTI )Terrifying videos showed huge waves crashing into establishments and people ran away from huge waves approaching them. Some videos also showed sojme houses partially submerged, while others swept away in Nepal's Nuwakot district.According to reports, the swollen Bhotekoshi River tore through the district, separating families as many went missing.Similar sights were witnessed in the Rasuwa district, where villages and project sites were washed away by flash floods.A video shared by news agency PTI showed several vehicles being washed away by strong currents. Another clip showed waves crashing down a valley as some vehicles on the side rushed to safety.The flash floods hit northern Nepal near Tibet border and surged through the Bhote Koshi River this morning. Rasuwa, Gorkha, Chitwan, Dhading and Nuwakot, which is southwest of Kathmandu, are among the most affected districts.Chinese state broadcaster CCTV reported that "a mudslide disaster on the Nepalese side resulted in major casualties and missing people at the Gyirong Port" in Tibet.A viral clip purportedly showed the flood hitting the port as people desperately tried to escape. Another video showed people in Nepal running away as huge flood waves followed them.Note: HT couldn't independently verify the veracity of both the clips.What is happening in Nepal?Several villages as well as roads and hydropower projects were destroyed and hundreds of people were reported missing in Nepal this morning after massive flash floods tore through some districts. The Bhotekoshi River flooded first, triggering waves to crash through villages and take down homes and wash away people. Residents have been warned and have been asked to stay away from Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers.The Nepal Police has urged people staying in districts along the Trishuli River basin to remain vigilant. Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs.
Terrifying videos capture Nepal floods fury: Huge waves come crashing; buildings, people vanish in seconds
Terrifying videos from Nepal showed huge waves crashing into establishments and people ran away from huge waves approaching them. | World News











