According to Reuters, massive amounts of mud and rocks were swept into a river along the Nepal-China border, triggering devastating floods that caused widespread destruction in the area.
The heavy rainfall caused rivers to overflow, sweeping away property and damaging infrastructure. The flooding was particularly severe in Rasuwa District, a mountainous region in northern Nepal that lies close to the border with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region.
Nepal’s tourism authorities said that 384 people, including 105 Indian nationals, Nepali citizens, three Americans and 12 British nationals, were reported missing. The death toll has risen to 22, while search and rescue operations are underway.
Authorities said rescue teams were working to locate those missing, including tourists who had been visiting the affected region when the disaster struck.
The Nepalese government has also launched efforts to evacuate residents from areas considered at risk of further flooding and landslides. Authorities are continuing to monitor the situation and provide emergency assistance to affected communities.
The disaster has also disrupted transportation and communication, with roads damaged and other key infrastructure affected. In some of the hardest-hit areas, residents have been left stranded as floodwaters swept through communities.
Experts have warned that more heavy rainfall could trigger further flooding and landslides, raising concerns about additional casualties and damage.
Authorities have urged residents in vulnerable areas to follow safety instructions, remain alert and avoid locations considered at high risk of flooding or landslides.
