00:01Massive mass of rock and ice violently came down from the Himalayas on Wednesday morning
00:06and struck the border of Nepal and Tibet, destroying roads, vehicles, and other infrastructure
00:15as the flow rushed toward the valleys in the lower part of the area.
00:18A surveillance camera recorded the exact moment when the raging water reached the border post.
00:25The footage shows several people desperately running inside the checkpoint.
00:30Just a few seconds later, a massive surge of brown water suddenly rushed in.
00:35Mud and rocks buried the road, and almost everything in its path disappeared under the debris.
00:42But the destruction did not end there.
00:45The rushing water continued toward the lower part of the area, reaching Rasuwa,
00:49where several communities were severely affected as roads were gradually disappearing,
00:54and communications were being cut off.
00:57And according to the latest figures, the tragedy was even greater.
01:01No less than 160 people lost their lives between Nepal and Tibet.
01:06In Nepal, 157 people lost their lives while 403 are still missing or have not yet been contacted,
01:13including 341 foreign nationals.
01:16On China's side, it was confirmed.
01:19According to the latest official data, three people have died and 265 still have not been contacted in Jirirong,
01:26also known as Gilong.
01:28However, these numbers may still change.
01:31Emergency teams continue their efforts to reach communities that have been cut off by the disaster,
01:37while hundreds of families wait for news about their loved ones who have not yet been found.
01:43And as large-scale search and rescue operations begin, one big question remains unanswered.
01:50Where did such a strong and violent surge of water come from?
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03:40The massive flow reached the river system at around 9 a.m. local time in Nepal
03:47and began rushing from the area near the border with China toward Raswa district.
03:53Among the first towns affected were Timore and Siabrobisi.
03:59Both are located on an important route used by residents, traders, cargo carriers, and travelers passing through the area.
04:09This part of the Himalayas.
04:11When the rushing water came, there were vehicles, cargo, and people near the river.
04:18Within just a few minutes, the water filled with mud and rocks began to cross the valley, sweeping away vehicles
04:26and covering the roads.
04:29While some residents tried to get to a safer place, communications started to break down.
04:36Many routes were blocked, and some communities were almost completely cut off from other areas.
04:42But while the raging waters continued to cause destruction in the lower part of the river, a possible explanation began
04:51to emerge from the mountains.
04:54According to preliminary assessments reported by the authorities of Nepal,
04:58the authorities of Nepal.
05:00It is possible that a tremor triggered a massive landslide of soil, ice, and rocks in the higher parts of
05:06the mountains.
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05:45Yo-Yo! History! No one has ever ruled over this river like this until now, brother!
05:59Brother, this is my friend Zaina!
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06:14The motorboat bridge built over the Tir-Silifala River!
06:18The flow of the river may have been temporarily blocked by landslide debris, causing a huge amount of water to
06:25accumulate when this natural dam was formed.
06:28The water kept building up until it suddenly broke free and rushed into the valley.
06:34This could explain why the flood came like a massive wave instead of a gradual rise in water level.
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07:42in the mountains the main goal of the rescue teams is to find the hundreds of missing people
07:48in nepal according to the latest data 157 people have died while 403 people are still missing or
07:56have not yet been contacted among them are 341 foreign nationals
08:03however authorities have warned that some of these people may have just been isolated
08:08and are not necessarily trapped by the flood telephone lines were cut in some areas roads
08:16were washed away and entire communities lost communication with the outside but reaching
08:21them was not easy ambulances could not enter the area to survey or bring water or food or other
08:42supplies
08:44in the latest update the area has been cleared and a large section has been cut and i will
08:50send an ambulance and return again
08:56in the latest update they can now be contacted
09:05i went into that mud rescued them and wrote a statement at the station for many hours
09:11the condition of the land seriously affected the rescue operations
09:15the water level was high and there were few safe places for helicopters to land which made
09:22the operation even more difficult because of this some rescue operations had to be carried
09:28out directly from the air
09:31in the water in the photos you can see survivors covered in mud being evacuated using cables while the
09:36helicopters remain airborne above the ground some sustained injuries while others found shelter on
09:45rooftops or higher ground as they waited for help but as rescue teams tried to save people from the mud
09:53flow the water
09:55water continued to surge toward other communities
10:00in such a show you
10:37The water continued to flow into the Trishuli River system, causing an emergency to the
10:44areas of Nuwakot and Dairing.
10:46There new images of destruction began to emerge.
10:50The raging waters swept away the houses near the river.
10:54Bridges were also destroyed.
10:56Even vehicles and large cargo containers were swept away by the strong current, while a massive
11:03amount of mud covered the roads, yards, and the ground floors of buildings.
11:09The water remained strong enough to cause severe damage even after traveling several kilometers
11:14from the border, and then another problem emerged.
11:19The flood began to hit infrastructure vital to all of Nepal.
11:32Another even kilometer one!
11:54Another search important!
11:59Another thing that's important!
12:12The water is breaking through the water too!
12:27The water is breaking through the water too!
12:30It's one of the parts of the water so it could toll you to escape propia of the own cases.
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12:59But there is one particularly disturbing feature of this tragedy.
13:03This kind of...
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13:29The roads are still open,
13:30vehicles continue to pass by,
13:33and people's daily activities go on
13:35until the natural barrier finally gives way.
13:39Suddenly, the water breaks free and rushes down the narrow valley at great speed,
13:45carrying with it mud, rocks, trees, and other debris.
13:49And that is exactly the reason why it is so difficult to deal with this kind of tragedy.
13:55By the time the danger becomes noticeable,
13:58there may be very little time left for people to react.
14:02And in a region like the Himalayas,
14:05where many communities are built near rivers and surrounded by steep slopes,
14:10every second is crucial.
14:13Those few minutes could mean the difference between reaching a safe place
14:17and being completely trapped by the rushing water.
14:23The uncle said, there is Dhumi Bazaar.
14:26And there is also the Dhumi Agricultural Development Office.
14:30Over there, all the houses have collapsed.
14:32All the houses, the Agricultural Development Office has collapsed.
14:35And that is also the Agricultural Office.
14:37From here, absolutely.
14:39If you think about some sculptor, I don't know how sweet.
15:17We are here, for our livelihood we did like this, so here also, whatever happens, even
15:23if no one is there, barking dog or the cat inside, just the cat is here and in the fog
15:33you vomit, this is how much sleep you get, we are here with our own things.
15:56The images from this tragedy show the immense force of a sudden flood, but they also provide
16:03an important lesson.
16:05When the river level suddenly changes, or the water suddenly becomes dark and muddy,
16:11it could be a sign of impending danger.
16:13If you hear a loud rumbling from the mountains, or if the authorities issue an evacuation order,
16:19do not approach the river to watch or record what is happening.
16:23In this situation, the most important thing is to immediately move away from the river
16:27and go to a higher and safer place.
16:30Always follow the instructions of emergency responders and authorities, because when the
16:36rushing flow of mud, rocks and water is seen coming down the valley, there may be very little
16:41time left to escape.
16:43And perhaps, this is the most important lesson that this tragedy in the Himalayas has left
16:49us.
16:50There isn't always a long warning before danger arrives.
16:53Sometimes, everything seems normal until suddenly everything changes.
16:58It is a great time.
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