Himalayan Floods Claim Hundreds | Vancouver News

Flash floods in the Himalayas have triggered a catastrophic disaster, swallowing villages and leaving over 460 dead in Nepal and hundreds missing across both Nepal and China. A newly formed lake, brimming with millions of cubic meters of water, threatens to overflow and drown downstream communities. The border crossing at Gyirong Port is submerged, cutting off vital access. Survivors recount scenes of utter devastation as trekkers and pilgrims — including dozens from Canada and India — are swept away. Rescue teams battle thick mud to reach trapped survivors, while helicopters airlift the lucky few out. Scientists blame a bedrock collapse beneath a glacier for unleashing the deadly torrent. With more flooding imminent, the race against time to save lives continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ee2649e7a9aa2653