A severe flash flood originating from Tibet has swept through the China-Nepal border, triggering widespread destruction along the Bhote Koshi River basin. Dramatic CCTV footage captured at Gyirong Port in Tibet shows a wall of mud, rocks, and debris engulfing border facilities, vehicles, and individuals within seconds before surging downstream into Nepal.
Casualties & Impact Overview
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Fatalities & Missing: At least 95 deaths have been confirmed. Nearly 400 people are missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepalese citizens across Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts.
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Indian Nationals & Pilgrims: Among the unaccounted foreign nationals are 105 Indian tourists and 37 NRIs. According to tour operators, at least 59 of the missing Indians were pilgrims participating in the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra.
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Border Security Personnel: Nepal Police reported 26 officers missing in Rasuwa district, alongside 7 officers from the Armed Police Force (APF).
Response & Rescue Efforts
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Nepal Security Deployment: The Nepal Army and local police have deployed helicopters and ground rescue personnel to clear debris, evacuate riverside settlements, and locate survivors.
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Indian Emergency Readiness: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has placed C-130J and C-17 transport aircraft on standby to deliver relief materials and medical supplies to Kathmandu as cross-border disaster response operations commence.
