Helicopter Pilot Describes 5-6 Meter High Flood Waves Near Nepal-China Border

Summary

Helicopter pilots who witnessed a severe flood near the Nepal-China border said the waves reached 5 to 6 meters high. Pilot Aman Budhathoki described a terrifying scene of mud, debris, trees and vehicles being swept away within seconds.

Key Points
  • Helicopter pilots directly witnessed a severe flood near the Nepal-China border on Wednesday.
  • Pilot Aman Budhathoki said the flood waves reached 5 to 6 meters in height.
  • He described seeing a black surge of mud and debris sweeping away trees and vehicles.
  • Budhathoki called the scene extremely terrifying and unlike anything he had seen before.
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