‘Swept away’: Nepal families search for relatives after devastating floods
Summary
A massive flash flood caused by a glacial lake burst in Tibet swept through parts of Nepal, killing around 180 people and leaving over 1,400 missing. The flood destroyed homes, bridges, roads, and hydroelectric plants, forcing rescue teams to search for survivors and missing persons.Key Facts
- The flood happened after a glacial lake in Tibet broke, sending water downstream into Nepal’s Nuwakot and other districts.
- About 180 people have died, with at least 1,400 reported missing, including police, engineers, and many foreign tourists.
- Entire villages, plantations, hydroelectric facilities, solar power stations, and schools were destroyed by the flood.
- Bridges and 43 kilometers of highways linking affected areas to the rest of Nepal were washed away.
- Search and rescue teams have recovered 95 bodies so far, mainly found downstream.
- Many missing tourists were on a religious pilgrimage to Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar.
- Nepal’s Prime Minister called for national unity and asked everyone to help with relief efforts.
- India’s Prime Minister promised humanitarian support to Nepal during the crisis.
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