A massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas has caused devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, with authorities reporting at least 273 fatalities and over 1,300 people still unaccounted for. The sudden surge of water and debris, described by officials as a "tsunami from the sky," overwhelmed the region, leaving destruction in its wake. Rescue efforts are underway amid concerns over the scale of the disaster, as survivors and relief teams grapple with the aftermath of the catastrophic event. The collapse highlights the growing risks posed by glacial instability in a warming climate.
A glacier collapse triggered this week’s catastrophic flash floods that killed at least 273 and left more than 1,300 missing when it hit the Nepal-China border, unleashing what officials have described as a "tsunami from the sky."
