The Wednesday disaster in the Himalayan valley, likely caused by a massive avalanche of ice and rock from the summit of Langtang Lirung, led to extensive flooding, the devastating consequences of which were captured in comparative satellite images. (translated)
Climate change increases the risk of disasters, such as the recent floods in the Himalayas, where it is believed that a melting glacier broke off and blocked the river, leading to subsequent devastating consequences. (translated)
In Nepal, a devastating flood occurred that swept away buildings and buses in a matter of seconds, with nearly 600 foreign tourists going missing, and possible causes related to glacial melting are being uncovered. (translated)
The collapse of the glacier caused by the rapid melting of snow and ice in Nepal triggered a devastating flood that claimed at least 353 lives and left 1,500 missing. (translated)
In Nepal, there was a devastating flood that was initially misidentified by instruments as an earthquake; however, newly discovered evidence shows that it was caused by the collapse of part of a glacier and rock, with the landslide triggering a massive flood wave threatening the entire area. (translated)
A devastating flood, likely caused by the collapse of part of a glacier, hit the Nepali village of Uttargaya, where the death toll has already exceeded 270 and hundreds of people are missing, while records show how mud and debris flooded the settlement and destroyed infrastructure in the area. (translated)
As a result of a glacier collapse, a catastrophic flood has struck the region of Tibet and Nepal, which has so far claimed at least 165 lives and threatens the lives of about 1500 other people, including many tourists. (translated)
What caused the devastating flood wave in Nepal? It looks like a glacier collapse... (translated)
After a flood on the border of China and Nepal, which was likely caused by a detached part of a glacier, China is dealing with the disappearance of 558 people and Nepal reports 403 missing and 162 dead, while the international community, including the USA, EU, and India, promises humanitarian aid to the affected areas. (translated)
After the devastating flood on the border with Nepal, probably caused by a glacier collapse, China is missing 558 people, of whom 260 are foreigners, and Nepal is missing 403 individuals, with it already confirmed that among the missing foreigners are citizens of India, the USA, Australia, Britain, and Canada, while the USA and other countries have promised humanitarian aid for the affected areas. (translated)
A flash flood and landslide hit the Nepal-Tibet border, where 157 people died and hundreds more are missing, with residents of the affected areas suffering from fear and despair. (translated)
In Nepal, flash floods triggered by landslides hit areas along the border with Tibet, resulting in at least 95 casualties and a search for 384 missing travelers, of whom 291 are foreigners, while local authorities and rescue teams continue to monitor the situation. (translated)
Na 400 pohřešovaných po bleskové povodni v Nepálu, většina z toho – téměř 300 – jsou cizinci. České ministerstvo zahraničních věcí zjišťuje, zda by na místě mohli být i Češi. ℹ️ Záběry z bezpečnostních kamer zachytily, jak se lidé pokoušejí uprchnout několik vteřin předtím, než ničivý sesuv bahna pohltil hraniční přechod mezi Nepálem a Čínou. ℹ️ Podle místních autorit mohlo dojít k velké ztrátě na životech a majetku. Policie dosud eviduje 17 mrtvých. ℹ️ Čínská oficiální tisková agentura Xinhua uvedla, že sesuv půdy se odehrál na nepálské straně a zasáhl přístav Gyirong, čímž přerušil silniční, komunikační a energetické spojení v regionu Šigatse poblíž hranic s Nepálem, bližší podrobnosti však neuvedla. #Nepál #povodeň #katastrofa
By the way, if it is confirmed that the flood was caused by the collapse of a glacier, we can attribute it to global climate change, which destabilizes the Himalayas (just like most other parts of the planet) due to rising temperatures. It won't be the last time we see something like this. (translated)
In Nepal, a devastating flash flood occurred after a surprising downpour from Tibet, sweeping away entire villages and leaving hundreds of people missing. (translated)
CNN reports that according to Nepali authorities, the flood may be caused by an earthquake. A landslide occurred that temporarily blocked the local river. I currently do not understand how such a massive flood wave could have been caused by this - whether it triggered a lake tsunami or if a dam broke? We'll see. (translated)
In Nepal, there was a flash flood (likely) caused by an earthquake in one of the local valleys, which triggered a landslide of rocks and ice into the local river... There are approximately twenty dead and many people are missing. In front of this person, there is no chance to escape... (translated)
In Nepal, a severe landslide caused by an earthquake has led to flooding and has so far claimed 17 lives, with 384 tourists, mainly foreigners, missing, and local authorities are conducting search operations. (translated)
Torrential rains near Tokyo triggered floods that claimed the lives of at least four people and significantly disrupted transportation in Chiba Prefecture, leaving tens of thousands of households without electricity and thousands of people stranded at Narita Airport. (translated)
Thirty years after the tragedy in Biescas, when 87 people, including 27 children, died in a devastating flood at the Las Nieves campground, the article warns of the dangers of construction in floodplains and emphasizes how experts' warnings were ignored, which is also reflected in recent events, such as the flood in Valencia. (translated)
