Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in 1,410 deaths and thousands of people reported missing.
Reader brief
Through the Reader lens: Devastating flash floods triggered by a glacial avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction across northern and central Nepal. The floodwaters caused by the Bhotekoshi river swept away infrastructure including homes, bridges, and roads while damaging hydropower projects. National disaster authorities confirmed over 1,400 fatalities, with rescue operations ongoing for thousands reported missing.
What to watch next
- Ongoing search and rescue operations in affected districts.
- Updates on the status of the thousands of missing individuals.
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All filed from IndiaNamed Nepal · China · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal
- [1]Aaj Takneutralनेपाल फ्लैश फ्लड से मरने वालों का आंकड़ा 1410 पहुंचा, 6100 लोग लापता