Nepal Flood News: Hundreds of people have died and a large number remain missing following floods in Nepal last week. The incident was triggered by a glacier collapse in Tibet. Notably, the collapse was captured on drone footage, showing exactly how the glacier broke apart. The footage was recorded by a Chinese photographer from an altitude of over 7,200 meters above sea level. The video shows a massive section of a glacier near the towering Langtang Lirung peak rapidly breaking off and plunging downwards, followed by a massive cloud of dust.
Surging Bhote Koshi and Trishuli Rivers
As the glacier collapsed, a torrent of ice, rock, mud, and debris crashed into the valley about 1,200 meters below. This caused the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers to surge, engulfing the entire region in severe flooding. The incident, which occurred on August 26, caused extensive damage; Nepal’s Dhading district was particularly hard-hit. According to the latest updates, 903 people have lost their lives, while a large number remain missing. Reports indicate that 16 people have also died in Tibet as a result of this event.
Over 4,500 People Missing in Nepal
More than 4,500 people are currently missing in the wake of the floods in Nepal. Following the disaster, officials described the event as unimaginable and heart-wrenching, noting that the country is grappling with a catastrophic natural disaster. It is currently extremely difficult to gather full details regarding the loss of life, property, and infrastructure damage caused by the devastating floods in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa; however, rescue and relief operations are ongoing. “We will succeed in overcoming this crisis through our unity and collective efforts.”
Video of glacier collapse goes viral
A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flooding, and drone footage of the incident has now surfaced. The video shows a large section of the glacier suddenly breaking off. Tourists present in the Tibet region captured the event on their drone, and the footage has just been released. Notably, several videos showing the scale of the devastation have gone viral on social media since the flooding began in Nepal.
