Sudden Mountain Collapse Triggers Deadly Flash Flood in Nepal
A section of a mountain in Nepal collapsed, unleashing a flash flood of unprecedented speed and scale that left survivors no time to react. Hundreds are confirmed dead, with many more still missing.
A part of a mountain in Nepal has given way, triggering a flash flood so fast and so large that those in its path had virtually no chance to escape, according to survivors.
Scale of the disaster
The death toll has reached at least the hundreds, with many additional people still unaccounted for. The full extent of casualties remains unclear as search and rescue efforts continue in the affected areas.
A catastrophe without warning
People who lived through the flood described a scale and speed of destruction they had never imagined possible. The collapse sent a torrent of water and debris crashing through communities with no apparent warning signs, giving residents essentially no time to flee before the flood arrived.
Authorities and rescue teams continue working to determine the final toll and to locate those who remain missing as the situation develops.
