Devastating Flood in Trishuli River Caused by Tibetan Landslide
Summary
A devastating flood from Tibet has surged into Nepal’s Trishuli River, causing serious damage in lower riparian areas. Researchers say the event may have been triggered by an ice avalanche or landslide in Tibet, with satellite imagery being used to assess the cause.
Key Points
- A major flood from Tibet entered the Trishuli River this morning and damaged downstream areas.
- Researcher Nitesh Khadka said the flood may have been caused by an ice avalanche or a landslide that blocked the river in Tibet before the water burst through.
- Khadka said satellite imagery is being used to better understand what happened, but cloud cover is limiting visibility.
- He warned that Nepal’s river basins with headwaters in Tibet, including Trishuli and Bhote Koshi, remain at high flood risk.
