'OMG, OMG!' Villagers run for life as flash flood chases them after swallowing bridge
A massive glacial collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered flash floods that killed over 160 people and left hundreds missing, including many foreign nationals. The disaster destroyed infrastructure and swept through communities, initially causing confusion regarding its seismic origins.
Why it matters
The event highlights the increasing danger of climate-related glacial instability in the Himalayas and the vulnerability of cross-border regions to sudden natural disasters.
A flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district sent torrents of muddy water and debris through communities along the Nepal-China border, with terrifying videos capturing people scrambling for safety as the waters surged through the region. At least 162 people have been killed and hundreds remain missing after the disaster.One video, filmed by a construction worker in Mailung, shows a sudden torrent sweeping into a work area as the entire crew scrambles to escape the rushing water and debris. The workers can be seen running for safety as the flood rapidly engulfs the site.A separate CCTV video from the Gyirong Port immigration office in Tibet, near the Nepal-China border, captures the destructive force of the flood.
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