Himalayan flash floods and landslides leave dozens dead and hundreds missing in Nepal

Heavy flooding and landslides triggered by a reported earthquake along the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction, leaving dozens dead and hundreds missing. Nepalese authorities reported that an earthquake unleashed an ice and rock avalanche near the Bhote Koshi river, causing flash floods that swept through the Himalayan region.

Casualty reports vary as rescue operations continue. While initial reports cited under ten fatalities, local media later reported that the death toll in Nepal had risen to at least 95, with additional casualties reported in Tibet. Nepalese tourism officials indicated that up to 384 travelers, including nearly 300 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for across affected mountain areas. Search and rescue teams are attempting to locate survivors in hard-hit zones.

Sources: 8 Sidor, Dagens Industri, DR, NRK, TV 2 Nyheter