Terrifying Nepal Landslide: Mountainside Collapses Into River Within Seconds
What Happened
Dramatic videos from Nepal captured a large section of a mountainside collapsing into the Kali Gandaki River in about six seconds amid ongoing floods and landslides. The incident occurred near Lete in Mustang District, with onlookers heard screaming as debris rushed downhill and briefly blocked the river. The disaster comes after days of heavy rainfall that have triggered widespread flooding and landslides across the country.
Key Takeaways
Nepal's latest weather-driven disaster highlights the growing risks from extreme rainfall and landslides in the Himalayan region. Authorities say the floods and landslides have killed at least 24 people and left 14 missing across multiple districts.