Clear skies masked an impending catastrophe in the Himalayas before a violent wave of ice, mud, and rock swept through villages.

The overspill from the Bhotekoshi River has caused power cuts and damaged roads amid fears of heavy casualties.

Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high flood waters. The leaders of Nepal and China ordered major rescue operations.

Torrential floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least twenty-two people. Hundreds of travelers, including many Indians, are currently reported missing after the disaster. An…