NEPAL-TIBET — At least 165 people have been confirmed dead while more than 1,000 remain missing after massive floods and landslides struck communities along the Nepal–Tibet border on Wednesday, authorities said.
The disaster, triggered by intense rainfall, sent torrents of water and debris cascading down mountainous terrain, overwhelming villages and burying homes near the border corridor. Entire sections of road networks and key infrastructure were washed out, isolating several remote communities.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency crews racing against time to locate survivors beneath mud and rubble. However, efforts have been slowed by damaged transport routes and disrupted communication lines, making coordination in hard-hit areas increasingly difficult.
Officials noted that the death toll continues to rise from earlier estimates of 98 as recovery teams reach previously inaccessible. Authorities also warned that the number of missing could still increase as reports from isolated villages are verified.
The impact has been felt on both sides of the Nepal–Tibet border, particularly in settlements situated along steep slopes and river channels, where residents are highly exposed to sudden landslides and flash floods.
Experts say the incident underscores the growing threat of extreme weather in high-altitude regions, where fragile landscapes and limited infrastructure leave communities especially vulnerable during heavy rains.
Relief operations are expected to continue in the coming days as authorities assess the full scale of the devastation and provide aid to displaced families. #
