More than 150 people have died after a devastating flash flood and mudslide struck the Nepal–Tibet border. Hundreds of tourists and local residents are still missing.
Nepal’s authorities say 157 bodies have been recovered, while more than 500 tourists are reported missing. Among the missing are more than 100 Indians, 54 Americans and 33 Britons, as well as more than 100 Nepali citizens.
In Tibet, Chinese state media report that three people have died and 265 are missing after floodwaters and mud swept through areas near the border.
The disaster hit a region popular with tourists, trekkers and religious pilgrims visiting sites including Mount Kailash, Lake Mansarovar and Gosaikunda Lake.
Rescue Operations Underway
Nepal has deployed thousands of security personnel to search for survivors and missing people. Military and civilian helicopters have rescued more than 100 people, while ground teams continue operations in heavily affected areas.
Dogs and drones are also being used to search for survivors and locate victims. Authorities have warned people to stay away from rivers, streams and other dangerous areas.
Foreign Nationals Among the Missing
Several countries are trying to determine the whereabouts of their citizens.
India has sent 10 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Nepal, while the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the European Union have offered assistance.
The UK government says it is working with Nepalese authorities to support British nationals affected by the disaster.
What Caused the Flood?
Authorities initially suspected that an earthquake may have triggered the disaster. However, the US Geological Survey says its analysis indicates that the seismic activity was generated by a landslide rather than an earthquake.
Nepalese officials believe a large mass of ice and rock may have collapsed in the Tibetan mountains, causing water and debris to surge downstream.
Scientists are still investigating whether heavy rainfall, melting ice, a landslide or another event contributed to the disaster.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the country was “shocked and deeply distressed” by the tragedy, while rescue teams continue working through the night to find survivors and those still missing.
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