Nepal Floods LIVE: At least 165 people have died, and 1,000 remain missing, including 142 Indians, after a sudden and massive flash flood struck Nepal on Wednesday, sweeping away villages and several infrastructure projects in the region bordering Tibet
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Nepal’s latest flash flood highlights how steep Himalayan terrain, intense rainfall, glacial lakes and vulnerable infrastructure can combine to turn sudden flooding into a deadly disaster
The Kosi carries an exceptionally heavy sediment load from the Himalayas, repeatedly shifts its course across the plains and has a long history of devastating floods in Nepal and Bihar.
Glacial lake outburst floods can release huge volumes of water and debris within hours, posing a growing threat to Himalayan communities as glaciers retreat and lakes expand.
The USGS has revealed that a massive glacial collapse and landslide, not an earthquake, triggered the devastating Nepal-Tibet flash floods that killed 160 people.
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“Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected. In face of this challenge, India stands with Nepal and its people,” Jaishankar said.
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his photo gallery captures flooded areas, damaged structures, rescue and relief operations, displaced residents and emergency response efforts as authorities continue searching for survivors and assessing the devastation
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Dipendra Singh Airee urges people near the Trishuli River to stay alert after devastating floods and landslides in Nepal's Rasuwa region caused widespread destruction
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The floods have also affected travellers returning from the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, with more than 70 pilgrims reported missing near the Nepal-Tibet border
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India said its Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with Nepalese authorities after a flash flood in Rasuwa left several people dead and Indians among those reported missing.
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