Nepal Disaster: Nepal Devastated by Massive Flash Flood, 160 Dead and 700+ Missing

A catastrophic flash flood struck Nepal on Wednesday morning around 9:15 AM, causing unprecedented destruction across several areas. According to the provided report, 160 people have died and more than 700 remain missing, including tourists from around 25 countries. The report says 403 foreign nationals are among those missing, including 133 Indians, 47 Americans, 34 Australians, 33 Britons, 24 Canadians, and others. Massive floodwaters swept away buildings, bridges, vehicles, roads, and hydropower infrastructure. 13 hydropower projects and 19 bridges were reportedly destroyed, while the 42-km Betrawati–Rasuwagadhi highway connecting Nepal with China was washed away. More than 300 vehicles and trucks near a China-border customs checkpoint were also swept away. With many areas inaccessible by road, Nepal has deployed 15 helicopters for rescue operations. The Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and other security forces are conducting large-scale rescue missions to reach stranded people and locate those still missing.