An ice avalanche and the subsequent formation and bursting of a debris lake may have triggered the sudden flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, officials at the Department of Hydrology and Meteorology said.

At least 133 Indian nationals are among hundreds of people reported missing after a sudden flashflood tore through Nepal’s Rasuwa district along the Tibet border on Wednesday, killing at least 72 persons across seven districts and triggering a massive...

Speaking to ANI, Maa Gambhiri, coordinator at Isha Sacred Walks, said the foundation has been unable to establish contact with the group after the floods disrupted communication networks.

The Kathmandu Post, citing the PMO, confirmed that 60 workers connected to various hydropower projects in the area remain out of contact. Furthermore, 484 tourists, including 391 foreign nationals and 93 domestic travellers, are currently unreachable.

In a significant decision, India and China have agreed to additional two meeting points for holding the General Level Mechanism or the Senior Highest Military Commander meeting (SHMC) with the objective of improving border management measures.

Nepal's RSP spokesperson Jagdish Kharel on Wednesday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending support to the flood-hit country, saying assistance from India and other neighbouring countries would be "very significant and essential" at this critical juncture.

Expressing solidarity with India's neighbour amid the disaster, the EAM stated, "Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected. In face of this challenge, India stands with Nepal and its people."

President Droupadi Murmu has extended her deepest sympathies to the President of Nepal, Ramchandra Paudel, and the people of Nepal following the severe devastation caused by the flash floods and reaffirmed India's unwavering support to its neighbour.

Massive air rescue and medical evacuations are currently underway, according to The Kathmandu Post. Army spokesperson Rajaram Basnet stated that the Nepali Army has successfully rescued 88 people, with 13 injured individuals admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in...

Extending heartfelt sympathies to those impacted, the embassy stated, "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by the Bhote Koshi flood that struck Rasuwa district and communities downstream."