Flash Flood Devastates Nepal-Tibet Border

A flash flood and mudslide hit the Nepal-Tibet border region on Aug 26, killing at least 22 and leaving hundreds missing, including 291 foreign tourists. The disaster swept away houses, roads, bridges and power projects in Rasuwa, Nepal and Gyirong county, Tibet.

🐿️ The 291 missing tourists signal this remote Himalayan crossing was packed with travelers when the flood hit, making the casualty count likely to climb sharply.