At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet border

The flood in Rasuwa - an area north of Kathmandu bordering Tibet - is feared to have swept away villages.

Here’s the latest.

A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

By Binod Ghimire

‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border

Deathtoll of nine likely to rise as floods and mudslide sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects Torrential floods ⁠in the Himalayan border areas of ⁠Nepal and China’s ​Tibet have killed at least nine people and destroyed roads, bridges and power projects, as authorities in both countries braced for more casualties and worse damage. Houses and roads were swept away ⁠in Nepal while officials in Tibet said they feared “major casualties” with some missing in the county of Gyirong aft...

By Reuters in Kathmandu

At least eight killed as Nepal flash flood damages roads, energy facilities

Authorities say casualties could be much higher, alongside heavier losses of property.

Nepal flash floods kill at least 8, leave hundreds missing

Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.

Hundreds of travelers, including foreigners, missing after flash flood in Nepal

Hundreds of people were reported missing, including 291 international tourists. Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high floodwaters.

Flash floods in Nepal leave at least eight dead and hundreds missing

Officials say 384 tourists, including 291 from countries including India, U.S., U.K. and Malaysia, were reported missing

By Niranjan Shrestha And Sibi Arasu

Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border

A ⁠massive flash flood ⁠in the Himalayan nation of Nepal ⁠washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district ‌of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, urging those living on the banks of the Bhotekoshi River to seek higher ground. Videos shared by police and oth...

By Reuters

'Stand in solidarity': PM Modi speaks to Nepal's Balen Shah, offers flood aid

By VIVEK DUBEY

Terrifying videos capture Nepal floods fury: Huge waves come crashing; buildings, people vanish in seconds

Terrifying videos from Nepal showed huge waves crashing into establishments and people ran away from huge waves approaching them.

Tibet’s Gyirong suffers ‘major casualties’ from mudslide: Report - The Straits Times

Tibet’s Gyirong suffers ‘major casualties’ from mudslide: Report  The Straits Times

Flash flood in Nepal leaves 8 Koreans missing, 10 stranded

Eight South Korean workers were missing and 10 others were stranded in Nepal after sudden flooding struck the Rasuwa region on Wednesday morning, according to Seoul's Foreign Ministry. The eight missing workers are employees of the Korea South-East Power Co. and Doosan Enerbility who had been working at a hydroelectric power plant construction site in the area. Nepali authorities dispatched a rescue team consisting of military and police personnel to the affected area and are carrying out search

By The Korea Herald

Nepal floods at China border kill 8, cause 'major casualties' in Tibet

Massive flooding killed eight people in Nepal on Wednesday as Chinese state media reported “major casualties” from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China’s side of the nations’ shared border. Images shared by Nepali police showed floodwater surging through a river, sweeping away houses in its path, while AFP images depicted the top floor of a house sticking out from muddy soil. “So far, eight bodies have been found. Rescue operations are underway,” Nepal police spokesman Abi Narayan Kafle t...

By [email protected] (AFP)

Deadly flash flood and mudslide cause casualties in Nepal and China

Roads, bridges and power projects have been damaged, and rescue helicopters are not expected to be able to land until waters recede.

8 Dead In Nepal Flash Floods That Started From Tibet, Villages Washed Away

Videos shared by Nepal Police and others on social media showed torrents of muddy water crashing through mountain valleys in the Himalayan nation's districts bordering Tibet.

(LEAD) 8 S. Koreans missing, 10 stranded in flood in Nepal

SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Yonhap) -- Eight South Koreans were unaccounted for and 10 other...

By Kim Han-joo

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damaging roads, power projects

Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Across the border, Tibet reported “major casualties” with some missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit […]

By newsroom

Deadly disasters in the Himalayas over a dozen years

A massive flash flood killed at least nine people on Wednesday in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and adjoining Tibet, washing away villages, damaging roads, bridges and power projects, with authorities fearing more casualties.

By Reuters

Nepal floods kill 16; 105 Indians among 384 US, UK tourists reported missing

Nepal floods kill 8; 105 Indian tourists missing

Deadly Flash Flood Wipes Away Villages in Nepal, Tibet

Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high flood waters. Leaders of Nepal and China ordered major rescue operations.

Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects

KathmanduReuters —  Nepal sent helicopters to the rescue on Wednesday after a massive flash flood swept away villages in the Himalayan nation, killing eight and damaging roads, bridges and power projects in areas near Tibet, authorities said. Across the border, Tibet reported “major casualties” with some missing in the neighbouring county of Gyirong after a mudslide … The post Nepal flash flood kills eight; damages roads, power projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

Flood leaves Nuwakot villages devastated, families searching for loved ones - The Kathmandu Post

Flood leaves Nuwakot villages devastated, families searching for loved ones  The Kathmandu Post

Nepal deploys rescuers after massive flood

A massive flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has prompted the deployment of rescuers. Learn about the damage to infrastructure and ongoing relief efforts. Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-deploys-rescuers-after-massive-flood/

By Punch Newspapers

Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal - the-star.co.ke

Heavy casualties feared as flash flood sweeps across parts of northern Nepal  the-star.co.ke

Teenager run over by tractor in Latvia

On Tuesday, August 25, two fatal accidents involving tractors took place in Latvia, the State Police (VP) told the LETA news agency. A minor was killed in one of them.

Around 105 Indians reported missing after flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa area

Kathmandu: Around 105 Indians were among the foreign nationals "reported missing" after a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in the Rasuwa area of Nepal,...

By Times of Oman