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Nepal flash floods kill 165+, 1,000 missing

Nepal flash floods kill 165+, 1,000 missing

A glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least 165 people and leaving over 1,000 missing, including hundreds of foreign nationals.

The largest contingent of missing appears to be pilgrims traveling between Nepal and a sacred site in Tibet.

Scientists are divided on the cause, with some pointing to climate change increasing glacial instability and others suggesting an earthquake may have triggered the collapse.

Rescue teams from India, Singapore, and other nations are assisting in the search for survivors.

Nepal Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Rapid Response Team, NASA/GSFC, Public domain
Nepal
Country in South Asia
Tibet
Plateau region in west China
Himalayas
Mountain range in Asia
Indian Space Research Organisation
Indian national space and aeronautics agency