What we know about deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Massive landslides and flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread damage and left hundreds dead or missing.
TL;DR
- Massive landslides and flash floods have occurred on the Nepal-Tibet border, causing widespread damage and leaving hundreds dead or missing.
- The cause is under investigation, with a potential link to an earthquake or destabilization from rainfall/melting ice.
- Nepal police have found 157 bodies, while China reports three deaths; hundreds of foreign nationals are among the missing.
- Several countries, including India, the US, and the UK, have nationals missing and are coordinating with Nepalese and Chinese authorities.
- Rescue and search operations are actively underway.