- An earthquake hit the area at around 08:37 local time, triggering an avalanche which resulted in flash floods, according to Nepal's foreign minister Shishir Khanal.
- The flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border has left hundreds missing, including 291 foreign tourists.
- 26 police personnel, nine armed police personnel, and 44 military personnel are missing, along with officials from customs and immigration, as reported by Khanal.
- Chinese businessman Yee Liang reported losing contact with seven container trucks in the flood area, all staffed by Nepalese employees.
- On the Tibetan side, Guan Daoxuan lost contact with his wife, who works for a state-run construction company in Tibet.
- Khanal noted that there has been huge damage to roads, bridges, communication, and hydropower infrastructure, particularly in the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot.
- Yee Liang mentioned that there was no warning prior to the flood, which he described as "much more serious" than usual mudslides.
A flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has left hundreds missing, with the Nepal Tourism Board reporting 384 individuals unaccounted for, including 291 foreign tourists and 93 Nepali nationals. The flood, which struck early Wednesday in Rasuwa, was triggered by an earthquake that occurred at approximately 08:37 local time.126
Nepal's foreign minister, Shishir Khanal, stated that the earthquake caused an avalanche, leading to the devastating flash floods. He confirmed that rescue teams are still verifying information regarding the missing individuals. The foreign nationals include 12 British, 105 Indians, 37 non-resident Indians, 17 Malaysians, 4 South Africans, 3 Americans, 1 Australian, and 1 Dutch, with 111 nationalities yet to be confirmed.
The disaster has also resulted in significant damage to infrastructure, with 26 police personnel, 9 armed police, and 44 military personnel reported missing. Communication and transport links have been severely affected, complicating rescue efforts. Yee Liang, a Chinese businessman, reported losing contact with his employees in the area, stating, "There was no warning... this one seems much more serious."347
On the Tibetan side, Guan Daoxuan expressed concern for his wife, who is involved in construction work in Tibet. He noted that attempts to send helicopters for inspection were hindered by strong winds.5
“Nepal's foreign minister Shishir Khanal told parliament that an earthquake at 08:37 local time triggered the avalanche, and that China is also experiencing "huge damage." So far, 26 police, nine armed police, and 44 military personnel are missing, with Rasuwa and Nuwakot worst hit.”
BBC
