Nepal Flash Flood : At least 160 people died and hundreds of tourists, laborers and others went missing due to the sudden flood in Bhotekoshi river in Nepal's Rasuwa in the morning. These include 133 Indian tourists and more than 400 travelers and trekkers. At the same time, avalanche from the glacier is being considered as the possible cause of this tragedy.
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USGS investigation revealed that a large part of the mountain slipped and fell into the Lhende River in China on the Nepal-Tibet border. Due to this, the flow of the river stopped and after accumulation of water and debris suddenly a strong flow occurred. This event generated as much energy as a 5.2 magnitude earthquake. Water from Lhende reached Bhotekoshi river, causing floods.
According to news agency AP, the flood engulfed many settlements and traffic came to a standstill in some areas. Experts say that due to rising temperatures in the Himalayan region, avalanche from glaciers could be a possible reason for this.