A flash flood swept across parts of Nepal near the Tibet border leaving at least 165 people dead and 826 missing according to the newest figures released by Nepalese authorities. The floods badly damaged Rasuwa and surrounding districts washing away homes, roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
The flood began in the Bhote Koshi River sending a rush of water, mud and debris through nearby villages. The US Geological Survey later said the flood was caused by the collapse of rock and ice rather than by an earthquake as first suspected.
Rescue teams have been working in conditions to find people still missing. Among those unaccounted for are security personnel, local residents and hundreds of tourists. Nepal Army helicopters have also been used to evacuate people trapped in the worst-hit areas and deliver emergency supplies.
The floods have caused damage across the region destroying dozens of bridges and kilometres of roads. Officials are continuing search and rescue operations while warning that weather and the mountainous terrain could make the work even harder.
The floods have left communities struggling to recover as families wait for news about missing relatives. Rescue workers and authorities are now focused, on reaching areas helping survivors and assessing the full extent of the damage.
