started · updated
Nepal flash floods leave hundreds missing and cause massive destruction FAST-MOVING
Massive flash floods triggered by an avalanche in the upper reaches of the Bhote Koshi River have caused widespread devastation in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of northern Nepal. The disaster, which originated near the Tibet border, has left at least 17 people dead and reported dozens of casualties across the region.
The Nepal Tourism Board has issued a preliminary report stating that 384 travelers are missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. Among the missing foreigners, at least 105 are Indian citizens, with others from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, and the Netherlands.
Infrastructure damage is extensive, with reports of entire villages being swept away, bridges destroyed, and roads blocked. The floods have also significantly impacted the energy sector, affecting at least 13 hydroelectric projects and causing a loss of approximately 430 megawatts of electricity generation.
Rescue operations are underway involving the Nepali Army, police, and armed forces, utilizing helicopters and specialized teams. However, high water levels and debris have hindered landing in the hardest-hit areas like Syaprubesi and Timure. In China, the disaster also caused damage at the Gyirong border crossing, prompting President Xi Jinping to order large-scale search and rescue efforts.
Entities
Balendra Shah · Bhote Koshi River · Bhotekoshi River · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal Army · Nepal Electricity Authority · Nepal Tourism Board · Rasuwa · Rasuwa District · Xi Jinping
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Villages and infrastructure project sites have been washed away in Rasuwa district. n1info.rs · www.newsbytesapp.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 430 megawatts of hydropower and solar production capacity have been damaged. www.arabnews.pk
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Syaprubesi and Timure areas of Rasuwa district were among the hardest hit by the flood. www.newsbytesapp.com · n1info.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Preliminary analysis suggests the flood was not caused by local rainfall in Rasuwa. techpana.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Prime Minister Balendra Shah ordered rescue and relief teams to assist affected families. www.arabnews.pk · www.newsbytesapp.com · n1info.rs
- [● 4 SOURCES] Authorities suspect a glacial lake outburst or dam breach on the Tibetan side may have triggered the flood. n1info.rs · www.panchdoot.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] Nepal Police have issued alerts for residents near riverbanks to relocate to safer areas. www.arabnews.pk · n1info.rs · www.dtnext.in
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Nepal Army has deployed helicopters and disaster response personnel to the affected areas. www.arabnews.pk · n1info.rs
- [● 5 SOURCES] At least 105 Indian citizens are among those reported missing. www.panchdoot.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · madhyamamonline.com · www.origo.hu · www.diariodocentrodomundo.com.br
- [● 3 SOURCES] The flood was likely caused by a glacial lake outburst in Tibet rather than local rainfall. www.panchdoot.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · techpana.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] At least 8 people have died due to the flash floods. www.panchdoot.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · www.calabrianews.it · www.cinquecolonne.it · www.epochtimes.it · +7 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] 384 people are reported missing in the Rasuwa district, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalis. www.panchdoot.com · hindi.newsbytesapp.com · madhyamamonline.com · ca.news.yahoo.com