- A sudden surge from upstream causes flooding in the high mountain region shared by Tibet and Nepal.
- Flash flood struck border corridor between Nepal and Tibet.
- A glacial lake outburst caused a massive flash flood affecting downstream areas in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
- Melting ice has formed unstable high-altitude lakes, and a subsequent lake breach has caused a catastrophic flood in the village of Thame.
A series of floods has hit Nepal on September 2nd, involving a glacial surge in the Trishuli River valley and a lake breach near Everest affecting Thame village.
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Updated Sep 3
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What happened
A series of floods has hit Nepal on September 2nd, involving a glacial surge in the Trishuli River valley and a lake breach near Everest affecting Thame village.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.WCK and UNICEF are mobilizing aid following the catastrophic flash flood in Nepal.1 source
- Medical care is required at Bir Hospital due to the aftermath of the major floods caused by the Trishuli River incident.Sub-event
Glacial surge impacts Trishuli River valley; lake breach affects Thame village.1 source
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The entities involved
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Nepal
country in South Asia
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Trishuli River
river in Nepal
Nothing else this week.
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Thame
market town and civil parish in South Oxfordshire district, Oxfordshire, England
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- Flash floods caused by the increased flow of the Bhote Koshi River led to rising death tolls and missing persons in Nepal.