Avalanche Triggers Deadly Flash Floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa District
Hundreds are missing and at least eight people have died in Nepal after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods. The Bhotekoshi River flooded, destroying villages and infrastructure. The affected area, Rasuwa district, experienced similar flash floods…
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Dozens are reported missing and at least eight individuals have lost their lives in Nepal following an avalanche of ice and rock that precipitated massive flash floods. The Bhotekoshi River overflowed its banks, leading to the destruction of villages and critical infrastructure in the Rasuwa district.
This region is no stranger to such natural disasters, having experienced similar flash floods last year. Climate experts are pointing to an avalanche originating from a glacier as the probable cause of the recent catastrophic event.
The scale of the disaster has prompted Nepal to formally request assistance from neighboring countries, India and China, to aid in ongoing rescue and relief operations. The full extent of the damage and the number of missing persons are still being assessed as rescue teams work in the affected areas.
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