Catastrophic floods in the Himalayan region have already killed over 1,000 people. The disaster began on August 26, when the collapse of a glacier high in the Himalayas released a large amount of rock, ice, and meltwater into the valleys below.
The impact of the glacial collapse caused intense floods that spread downstream, affecting areas in both Nepal and China. The force of the waters destroyed entire settlements along the banks of the rivers affected.
Authorities in both countries continue search and rescue efforts, although operations are hindered by the mountainous terrain and adverse weather conditions in the Himalayan region.
