Tibet floods show settlements wiped off map
High-resolution satellite imagery confirms that flash floods in the Himalayas have completely destroyed settlements along the Nepal-Tibet border. Climate scientists warn that the region is warming rapidly, increasing the frequency and intensity of such catastrophic disasters.
Why it matters
The destruction highlights the escalating human and infrastructure costs of climate change in vulnerable mountainous regions.
Satellite imagery shows the destruction of the Nepal-Tibet flood. ( Vantor )
Link copied Share Share article High-resolution satellite imagery has confirmed structures and settlements that had been in the destructive path of a mass of glacial water during the Nepal-Tibet floods have been wiped off the map.
The flash flooding has killed at least 392 people, and hundreds are still missing, including at least 39 Australians.
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River levels rose by up to nine metres in just 30 minutes, catching people by surprise and causing widespread destruction.
This high-quality satellite imagery has been captured by commercial satellite provider Vantor.
It shows the Rasuwagadhi border point between Nepal and Tibet. The large multi-storey building and surrounding infrastructure have been completely destroyed.
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