A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 289 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal flash floods: US pledges $500,000 in emergency assistance 

The devastating floods in Nepal have caused infrastructure losses estimated at more than Rs 200 billion ($1.3 billion). The country's energy network has suffered major damage, while 35 concrete bridges and 45 suspension bridges have been destroyed. A vital trade route linking Nepal with China has also been cut off, affecting commerce and transportation. As rescue and recovery operations continue, officials are assessing the full scale of the destruction and the long-term economic impact of one of Nepal's worst flood disasters.


Nepal flood damage tops $1.3 billion as bridges, power network crumble 

A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left at least 165 people dead and hundreds missing, triggering renewed concerns over glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) in the Himalayas. Experts are examining whether unstable glacial lakes, climate change, and the constantly shifting Himalayan terrain played a role in the disaster. The tragedy has also placed Chinese infrastructure and construction activities near the Tibetan border under scrutiny. Rescue teams continue search operations as affected communities struggle with widespread destruction, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted livelihoods.


Nepal-Tibet flood disaster: 165 dead, hundreds missing, search continues