27/08/2026
Flash flood from Tibet side devastates Bhote Koshi region in Nepal
Dramatic visuals have emerged from Nepal showing a sudden flash flood surging through the Bhote Koshi River, reportedly originating from the Tibet side of the border. The deluge has damaged villages, roads, bridges, and hydropower infrastructure along its path.
Authorities issued urgent warnings to downstream communities as water levels rose sharply within a short span. The exact trigger is still being investigated, with officials examining possible causes including heavy rainfall, rapid snowmelt, or a glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) originating in Tibet.
Flash floods in mountainous terrain like this can escalate within minutes, giving residents little to no time to react. Authorities are urging people living near rivers to move to higher ground immediately upon receiving warnings, and to avoid crossing fast-moving water or compromised bridges during such emergencies.