A sudden and devastating flood and landslide along the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction, leaving at least 150 people dead and hundreds missing, according to Nepal’s Tourism Board.
The disaster struck early Wednesday in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, north of Kathmandu, after melting snow and rocks entered the Bhote Koshi River, triggering a massive surge of water and debris.
The floods and landslides swept away roads, bridges and homes and damaged hydropower projects and other infrastructure. The major Gyirong Port border crossing on the Tibet side was also affected, disrupting roads, communications and power supplies.
Authorities have reported 384 people missing, including 105 Indians, 93 Nepalis, 12 Britons and three Americans. Eight South Korean nationals working on a hydropower project in Nepal are also among the missing.
Other missing nationals include 17 Malaysians, four South Africans, and one citizen each from Australia and the Netherlands.
Search and rescue operations are underway on both sides of the Nepal-Tibet border, with 12 people rescued so far. Chinese state media reported significant casualties in Tibet, while Nepalese authorities warned that the scale of the damage could be extensive.
The disaster has also left hundreds of tourists stranded or missing, with authorities continuing efforts to locate and rescue those affected.
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