At least 2,500 buildings have been destroyed in Nepal’s Trishuli Valley after devastating glacial floods swept through the region on August 26, according to an assessment based on data from the European Union’s Copernicus Emergency Management Service.
The destruction represents about two-thirds of all buildings across three potentially affected areas surveyed by Copernicus. When partially damaged structures are included, more than 70 per cent of buildings in the affected zones have suffered damage.
The areas surveyed include parts of Timure, Syabrubesi and Bidur, located north of Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu. Before the disaster, the areas were home to nearly 6,000 people.
Scientists attributed the flash floods to the collapse of a massive glacier in the Himalayas. The resulting torrent reportedly travelled about 20 kilometres from the glacier before sweeping through the Gyirong border area between Nepal and Tibet.
Timure and surrounding communities were among the worst affected, losing more than 80 per cent of their buildings.
Syabrubesi, located about 10 kilometres farther south, lost nearly three-quarters of its structures. The community is known as the starting point for the popular Langtang trekking route and is also frequently visited by Hindu pilgrims.
Further downstream, the devastation was also severe around Bidur, the administrative centre of Nuwakot District and a major base for rescue operations. More than 1,800 buildings were destroyed there, representing roughly three out of every five structures.
The floods also destroyed roads and bridges, further complicating rescue operations and making it difficult for emergency teams to deliver aid to affected communities.
Authorities and rescue workers continue efforts to search for missing people and provide assistance to residents affected by the disaster.
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