Flash floods triggered by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Himalayas killed
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Flash floods caused by an ice-rock avalanche in Nepal's Himalayas led to significant casualties and infrastructure damage, prompting a call for regional assistance.
Background
The disaster occurred on the Bhotekoshi river in the Rasuwa district of Nepal. It resulted in at least eight deaths and hundreds of people missing, including 384 tourists, while destroying local hydropower projects and roads.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceBhotekoshi River: A major river in Nepal's Himalayas.
- FactRasuwa district: The hardest-hit area in Nepal during the ice-rock avalanche.
- S&TIce-rock avalanche: A geological hazard where ice and rock masses move downslope, often triggering flash floods.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the importance of regional cooperation in disaster management within the Himalayan region, highlighting the role of India and China in assisting Nepal.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- transboundary cooperation
- climate change impact on Himalayan glaciers
- infrastructure vulnerability
- humanitarian assistance
Keywords: transboundary cooperation · disaster mitigation · regional stability · hydro-geological hazards
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