In the span of a few seconds, a glacier near Langtang Lirung in the Himalayas disintegrated, and the world that existed downstream was never the same. The collapse sent floodwaters surging 62 miles along the Trishuli and Bhote Koshi Rivers, killing at least 675 people in Nepal and leaving more than 2,400 unaccounted for across Nepal and Tibet — among them 320 foreign nationals from 23 countries, drawn to this region by its ancient pull on the human spirit of exploration. Five days on, rescuers from Nepal, China, and India continue their search against worsening weather, while scientists warn t
Nepal glacier collapse floods kill 675; rescue efforts continue for 2,400+ missing
At least 675 people confirmed dead in Nepal with over 2,400 missing across Nepal and Tibet, including numerous foreign nationals from 23 countries, with families separated and trapped workers in hydroelectric facilities.