The devastating Nepal floods, caused by a glacial collapse on Wednesday

Why in news

A massive glacial collapse in Nepal caused devastating floods, resulting in high casualties and triggering a multi-national rescue operation involving India and China.

Background

The disaster resulted in at least 584 deaths and 2,500 missing persons. Over 14,000 security personnel are engaged in rescue operations, and approximately 320 Indians are reported missing.

Facts for Prelims

• FactThe event is noted as the deadliest incident in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake.
• PlaceThe disaster affected both Nepal and China, involving cross-border rescue efforts.
• FactOver 14,000 security personnel were deployed for rescue operations.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the challenges of managing transboundary natural disasters in the Himalayan region and the importance of regional cooperation in disaster mitigation.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• geological vulnerability of the Himalayas
• transboundary water and debris management
• regional cooperation mechanisms (India-Nepal-China)

Keywords: glacial collapse · transboundary disaster · regional cooperation · disaster mitigation · Himalayan fragility

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