Kathmandu — Severe flooding has been reported in several rivers in Nepal, including those in Rasuwa, following what is suspected to be a glacial lake outburst triggered by an earthquake in Tibet. The floods have caused widespread destruction, with dozens of security personnel reportedly missing and many residents living along riverbanks feared to be unaccounted for.

Authorities fear that the disaster may have resulted in significant loss of life and extensive damage to property and infrastructure. Search, rescue and relief... [Read more]