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Time of India
a day ago
- Climate
- Time of India
Floods sweep away Nepal-China bridge
Stranded people are airlifted during flooding of Bhotekoshi river in Nepal KATHMANDU: Over two dozen people were missing after torrential rain in China's Tibet region triggered a deluge in the Bhotekoshi river, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday. Weather forecasting experts said the flood might have been the result of an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet since there had been no heavy rainfall in the immediate catchment area of the river in the preceding 24 hours. At least 18 people are missing in Nepal while China's official Xinhua news agency said 11 people were unaccounted for on the Chinese side of the mountainous border region. In Nepal, the missing included six Chinese workers and three police personnel, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on X. It added that eight electric cars were also washed away and a small hydroelectric plant was damaged in the flood. Trade between Nepal and China was disrupted because of the bridge's destruction, officials said. The missing Chinese nationals were working at the Inland Container Depot being constructed with Chinese assistance about 80 km north of the capital Kathmandu, said Arjun Paudel, a senior administrative official of Rasuwa district. China has been increasing its investment in Nepal in recent years in domains including roads, power plants, and hospitals. (This is a Reuters story)
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Climate
- Express Tribune
Eight dead, dozens missing as floods destroy Nepal-China friendship bridge
A member of the Nepalese army airlifts people stranded during the flood at Bhotekoshi river, Nepal, July 8, 2025. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article At least eight people were killed and over two dozen remain missing after the Bhote Koshi River flooded on the Nepal-China border, sweeping away the "Friendship Bridge" that connects the two countries, officials said on Tuesday. Despite no heavy rainfall in the immediate area, experts suspect the flooding was triggered by an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet following torrential rains. Nepalese police confirmed the recovery of eight unidentified bodies and the rescue of 57 individuals, with search and rescue operations ongoing. At least 20 people are reported missing in Nepal, including six Chinese workers and three police officers, according to Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). In China, state media reported 11 missing on the other side of the border. Also read: PMD warns of heavy monsoon rains, flood risks The Chinese nationals were working on the Inland Container Depot under construction with Chinese assistance, located about 80 km north of Kathmandu. Arjun Paudel, a senior local official in Nepal's Rasuwa district, said containers carrying Chinese imports were also swept away. "There is a big loss of property and we are collecting details," he said. Trade between Nepal and China has been disrupted due to the bridge's destruction. The Bhote Koshi River area is a key transit route for goods between the two countries. China, which has significantly increased investment in Nepal in recent years, has also been battling heavy rain and flash floods, with more severe weather expected due to an approaching tropical storm. Also read: Hope fades for missing in Texas floods as death toll nears 100 Nepal's weather authorities are working with Sentinel Asia, an international initiative using satellite data for disaster response, to investigate the exact cause of the flood. Meanwhile in Pakistan, floods and rain-related incidents, including landslides and house collapses, have claimed at least 79 lives since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority said. The dead include 38 children. Fresh alerts have been issued for flash floods and glacial lake outbursts in Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa due to rising temperatures and an approaching weather system.
The Star
a day ago
- Climate
- The Star
Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
A member of the Nepalese army airlifting people stranded during the flood at Bhotekoshi river, Nepal on July 8, 2025. - Reuters KATHMANDU: Over two dozen people were missing after torrential rain in China's Tibet region triggered a deluge in the Bhote Koshi River, washing away the "Friendship Bridge" that links China and Nepal, officials said on Tuesday (July 8). Weather forecasting experts said the flood might have been the result of an overflowing glacial lake in Tibet since there had been no heavy rainfall in the immediate catchment area of the river in the preceding 24 hours. At least 18 people are missing in Nepal while China's official Xinhua news agency said 11 people were unaccounted for on the Chinese side of the mountainous border region. In Nepal, the missing included six Chinese workers and three police personnel, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said on X. It added that eight electric cars were also washed away and a small hydroelectric plant was damaged in the flood. Trade between Nepal and China was disrupted because of the bridge's destruction, officials said. The missing Chinese nationals were working at the Inland Container Depot being constructed with Chinese assistance about 80km (50 miles) north of the capital Kathmandu, said Arjun Paudel, a senior administrative official of Rasuwa district. "The river also swept away some containers with goods imported from is a big loss (of property) and we are collecting details," he told Reuters. The Nepali army rescued 11 people and search and rescue operations were continuing, spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet said. China has been increasing its investment in Nepal in recent years in domains including roads, power plants, and hospitals. The Asian giant has been battered by heavy rain and flash floods over the last few days that have left a trail of destruction, and is bracing for a tropical storm this week. Nepal's weather forecasting department is working with Sentinel Asia - an international initiative that uses space-based technology to support disaster management in the Asia-Pacific region - to determine the cause of the flooding. "We have made an Emergency Observation Request to the Sentinel Asia … for the satellite data to ascertain the possible causes of the flood and its impact," it said. In Pakistan, at least 79 people including 38 children have died in floods and rain-related incidents, including landslides and house collapses, since June 26, its National Disaster Management Authority said on Tuesday. The NDMA issued fresh alerts for flash flooding and glacial lake outbursts in the northern and northwestern provinces of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing "a significant rise in temperatures upcoming weather system." - Reuters
TimesLIVE
2 days ago
- Climate
- TimesLIVE
Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
More than two dozen people are missing after heavy rainfall in the Tibet region of China triggered a deluge in the Bhote Koshi River, which flows through Nepal and China, and washed away the 'Friendship Bridge' that connects them, officials said on Tuesday. At least 18 people are missing in Nepal while China's Xinhua news agency said 11 people were missing on the Chinese side. In Nepal, the missing include six Chinese workers and three policemen, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said on X, adding that eight electric cars were also washed away and a small hydroelectric plant damaged in the flood. The missing Chinese were working at the inland container depot being constructed with Chinese assistance about 80km north of the capital Kathmandu, said Arjun Paudel, a senior administrative official of Rasuwa district. 'The river also swept away some containers with goods imported from China. There is a big loss [of property] and we are collecting details,' he told Reuters. The Nepal army has rescued 11 people and search and rescue operations are still under way, spokesperson Raja Ram Basnet said. China has been increasing its investment in Nepal in recent years in domains including roads, power plants and hospitals. The Asian giant has been battered by heavy rain and flash floods over the past few days, which have left a trail of destruction, and is bracing for a tropical storm this week. In Pakistan at least 79 people, including 38 children, have died in floods and rain-related incidents, including landslides and house collapses, since June 26, its National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) said on Tuesday. The authority has issued fresh alerts for flash flooding and glacial lake outbursts in the northern and northwestern provinces of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing 'a significant rise in temperatures and an upcoming weather system'. Gilgit-Baltistan's northern Chilas district recorded the highest temperature in Pakistan on Saturday at 48.5°C, breaking its earlier record of 47.7°C reported in July 1997, said NDMA spokesperson Sophia Siddiqui.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Flash floods in Nepal wash away border bridge with China
A river flooded by monsoon rains swept away 18 people and the main bridge connecting Nepal with China on Tuesday. The continuous monsoon rainfall in China on Monday night triggered a flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal.(Nepal Army (via AP)) The continuous monsoon rainfall in China on Monday night triggered a flood in the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal. The Miteri Bridge in Rasuwa district, 120 km northeast of Kathmandu, was swept away by flooding at around 3:15 am on Tuesday. Eighteen people, including six Chinese nationals, have gone missing, official sources said. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 11 people, including two police personnel, were rescued by the joint team of Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and Nepal Police. Arjun Paudel, chief district officer of Rasuwa, said the flood caused heavy damage. Authorities have advised residents downstream to move to safer areas. The flooding also swept away several houses and five electric vehicles imported from China.
