Bhotekoshi flood toll climbs to 389
Summary
The Bhotekoshi River flash flood has killed at least 389 people and left 910 missing after a snow-triggered landslide near the Nepal-China border blocked the Lhende River and formed a temporary lake. Authorities have warned of another possible flood as water continues to accumulate upstream.
Key Points
- A flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River has killed at least 389 people and left 910 missing, according to preliminary figures.
- Authorities say a snow-triggered landslide near the Nepal-China border blocked the Lhende River, formed a temporary lake, and later released about 3 million cubic metres of water.
- Officials have warned of another possible flash flood as a new water body continues to accumulate upstream near the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers.
- The Nepal Tourism Board’s missing-person list includes foreign nationals from 31 countries, with the largest number reported from India.
