Floods kill dozens near Nepal-Tibet border after Himalayan ice avalanche
A surge of water and debris swept through settlements near the Nepal-Tibet frontier on Wednesday, leaving dozens dead and many people unaccounted for.
Flooding near the Nepal-Tibet border killed dozens on Wednesday after an ice avalanche high in the Himalayas sent water and debris rushing through the area, according to reports from the region. Rescue teams were searching for survivors as the scale of the damage became clear.
France 24 said the torrent burst from a riverbank between China and Nepal, burying buildings and washing through villages. It also reported that hundreds of people were still out of contact hours after the disaster.
The New York Times said the avalanche fell thousands of feet before breaking apart and releasing a large volume of floodwater. The force of the slide helped drive the destructive surge downstream.
The affected area sits along a remote stretch of the border between Nepal and Tibet, where steep terrain and fast-moving water can make rescue work difficult. Officials and emergency crews were continuing to assess the toll and look for missing residents.
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