Sudden Floods Cause Dozens of Deaths in Nepal and Tibet
The sudden floods that struck mountainous regions along the border between Nepal and Chinese Tibet have resulted in the deaths of 165 people, with around 1,500 individuals still missing, including hundreds of foreigners. The disasters caused landslides—mudslides, rockfalls, and ice avalanches—that led to a massive flow of water and debris, destroying homes, roads, and bridges across the area. Rescue teams, assisted by helicopters, police dogs, and boats, are actively searching for survivors and evacuating residents. Authorities expect the death toll to rise as search operations continue. Experts attribute the disaster to large-scale ice, rock, and mudslides, and the affected areas are among the most frequented routes for pilgrims and trekkers between Tibet and Nepal, which explains the high number of foreigners among the missing.
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