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Observer
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Observer
Floods lash at Nepal-China border
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. 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. — Reuters
Express Tribune
08-07-2025
- 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.
Reuters
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Reuters
Dozens missing after floods on Nepal-China border
KATHMANDU, July 8 (Reuters) - 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. 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 80 km (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."
Time of India
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Nepal-China flash floods: 1 dead, dozens missing as torrential rains hit; rescue ops underway
Nepal-China flash floods (Image: @ani_digital) KATHMANDU: At least one person died and 17 others went missing after torrential monsoon rains triggered flash floods along a Himalayan valley between Nepal and China on Tuesday, officials reported. A key bridge over the Bhotekoshi River, a vital connection between the two nations, was swept away in the floodwaters, which hit the border area around dawn. Rescue operation in Rasuwa: 9 pulled to safety Nine people stranded in Rasuwa district were rescued safely after the Lhende stream flooded near the Nepal-China border. Authorities confirmed that out of 37 people initially at risk, 22 are now in a shelter, while efforts are on to locate the remaining 15 missing individuals. — airnewsalerts (@airnewsalerts) Cross-border impact Nepal's national disaster risk reduction and management authority (NDRRMA) confirmed 17 people missing on the Nepal side — including 11 Nepalis and six Chinese nationals. China's state broadcaster CCTV reported 11 more missing on its side, in addition to the six Chinese construction workers swept away in Nepal. Experts warn climate change is worsening Monsoon-related floods and landslides are common in South Asia, but experts warn climate change is worsening their severity. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dubai Properties Offering High ROI to Attract Investors Binghatti Developers FZE Explore Undo 'Rising temperatures and more extreme rain raise the risk of water-induced disasters,' warned by the international centre for integrated mountain development (ICIMOD) in June. The UN's world meteorological organization has also described intensifying floods and droughts as a 'distress signal' of an increasingly erratic water cycle.
The Hindu
01-07-2025
- Climate
- The Hindu
31 dead, 151 injured in monsoon-related disasters in Nepal
At least 31 people died and 151 others were injured in monsoon-related disasters in Nepal within a month since the onset of the rainy season on May 28, officials said on Tuesday (July 1, 2025). Between May 28 and June 30, the country experienced 682 incidents linked to the monsoon, including floods, landslides, lightning strikes, and windstorms, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) Suresh Sunar spokesperson said. At least 31 people died, 151 were injured, and one went missing in these natural disasters, he said. Also Read | 62 killed in rain-related incidents in Nepal in one month In response to the escalating situation, the NDRRMA and the Association for Civil Aviation Operations signed an agreement on Tuesday to mobilise private helicopters for rescue and relief activities as needed during the monsoon season, Mr. Sunar said. Lightning was the leading cause of fatalities, accounting for eight deaths, followed by floods and high-altitude sickness, which claimed four lives each. Three individuals died due to fire incidents, while animal attacks resulted in eight deaths. Two people succumbed to snake bites, and one person each died due to windstorms and heavy rainfall. The disasters also led to the death of 222 animals and caused property damage estimated at NPR 333.43 million. A total of 97 houses were damaged, and 1,026 families were affected by landslides and floods induced by heavy rains across various parts of the country, Mr. Sunar said.
