A massive flash flood triggered by heavy rains near the Nepal‑China border has left at least nine people dead and over 105 Indians missing, according to reports from Reuters and the Nepal Tourism Board.
The floodwaters, originating from the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River, swept through Nuwakot and Dhading districts, washing away homes, roads, and entire villages. Visuals from Nuwakot show widespread destruction, with families separated and rescue teams struggling to reach remote areas.
Chinese state media reported that a mudslide struck Gyirong County in Tibet around 10:30 AM local time, causing “major casualties and missing persons” at the Gyirong Port, a key land crossing between Nepal and China.
Officials fear the death toll may rise as search and rescue operations continue on both sides of the border. Nepalese authorities are coordinating with Chinese counterparts to trace missing persons, including Indian nationals who were reportedly in the area for trade and tourism.
The disaster has renewed concerns over cross‑border flood management and early‑warning systems in the fragile Himalayan region, which has witnessed multiple flash floods this monsoon season.
