A visual guide to how the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded
A Himalayan glacial collapse caused floods along three rivers in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 165 people.
OriginalSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished05:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished05:19 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“How the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – a visual guide”
A visual guide to how the deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded
Key points
- Glacial collapse in the Himalayas caused deadly floods in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 165.
- Officials say more than 1,000 people are missing, including 579 tourists from various countries.
- The event triggered floods along the Lhende Khola, Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Rescue efforts are hampered by infrastructure damage and high river levels; helicopters unable to land.
- Scientists link extreme floods to glacial melt and climate change in the Hindu Kush Himalaya region.
Other reports
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- SourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York TimesSourceThe New York TimesUnited StatesLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The New York Times
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A Himalayan glacial collapse caused floods along three rivers in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 165 people.