More than 150 people have died after Nepal Tibet flash floods struck a border region popular with pilgrims and trekkers, while hundreds remain missing.
The flooding caused widespread destruction across the Nepal-Tibet border, with dramatic footage showing brown floodwater sweeping through the landscape and destroying bridges.
CCTV from the Gyirong border crossing showed people fleeing shortly before a wall of water struck the building.
Authorities initially believed an earthquake had caused the flooding, but the event is now believed to have involved a landslide that triggered seismic activity. In Nepal, police have confirmed 33 British nationals are unaccounted for.
A tour company manager told the Press Association that about a dozen Britons from one excursion were missing, along with four Nepali guides. Poor weather also prevented an attempted helicopter rescue.
Several governments have offered assistance. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India was prepared to provide humanitarian help, while the United States said it was in contact with Nepal.
Britain said its consular team was working with local authorities. Canada and Pakistan also expressed support, while Australia said officials were working to confirm the welfare of Australians believed to be in the affected area.
Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah said the nation was “shocked and deeply distressed.” Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sympathy for families affected by the disaster.
Authorities and officials continue efforts to locate missing people and establish the welfare of foreign nationals as the scale of the disaster becomes clearer.
