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Glacier Wall Collapse May Have Sparked Deadly Flash Flood That Swallowed Nepal-Tibet Border Crossing

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Summary:

  • Glacier Collapse May Have Sparked Nepal Flash Flood
  • 100 Dead, 300 Missing, according to Nepal's government (54 Americans among hundreds missing) 
  • Deadly Flash Flood Near Nepal's Border with Tibet Swallows Entire Border Crossing

Experts Say Glacier Collapse Sparked Deadly Flooding

Reuters reports that the massive, "Day After Tomorrow"-like flash flood along Nepal's border with Tibet, which completely wiped out a border crossing, could have been triggered by a massive glacier collapse.

Planet Labs satellite imagery reviewed by scientists showed that the lower section of a glacier broke away at an elevation of roughly 5,200 meters before plunging about 1,200 meters onto the valley floor.

"What I can see in this morning's satellite imagery from Planet Labs, the lower part of a glacier broke off at about 5,200 meters and crashed onto the valley floor about 1,200 meters below," scientist Dan Shugar, an associate professor at the University of Calgary, told the outlet.

The confirmed casualty count currently stands at 100 bodies recovered, while more than 300 travelers remain missing, according to Nepali authorities, who warned that the death toll could rise dramatically.

New York Post Reports:

  • 54 Americans among hundreds missing after deadly flood pummels China-Nepal border

Terrifying Video Captures 'Day After Tomorrow'-Like Flood Swallowing Entire China-Nepal Border Checkpoint

At least 31 people were confirmed dead, and hundreds of tourists and travelers remained missing after a catastrophic flash flood tore through Nepal's border region with Tibet.

The South China Morning Post shared horrifying security-camera footage circulating online that appeared to show people fleeing as a giant wall of water, mud, and debris crashed through a checkpoint on the China-Nepal border.

SCMP cited Chinese state media outlets that said the flash flood struck the border area around 0900 local time before spilling into Gyirong County in Tibet, causing what authorities described as "major casualties and missing persons" at the border checkpoint.

More from SCMP:

In Nepal, 384 tourists and travelers were missing after the landslide, including 93 Nepalese and 291 foreigners, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

The board said the missing foreigners included citizens from India, Australia, the United States, Britain, and the Netherlands. The nationalities of 111 individuals had yet to be confirmed.

Other dramatic footage:

The US Embassy in Nepal responded to the natural disaster on X, saying it was "deeply saddened" by the loss of life caused by the flood. "We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster."

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