Massive flooding in Seti river of Kaski, Nepal

 


(Report prepared with the help of Bivek Bhattarai from Nepal)
-Eight people reported to be killed after major avalanche in Annapurna range triggered a massive flood in Seti River.
-More than 50 people are reported to be missing including three Russian tourists.
-Worst affected is Kharapani village where a number of people swept away along with their houses and livestock.
-Combination of an avalanche and landslide caused flooding in Seti river.
-Annapurna is a section of the Himalayas in north-central Nepal which is also the world's most dangerous mountains to climb. It is one of the world's 14 highest peaks.

 -Death toll has risen to 14.
-Two buses carrying students for a picnic at Khaarapani have also been swept away by the flood. Two students are also missing in the flood.

-Nepal Army, Armed Police Force and the Nepal Police personnel are involved in rescue works at different places.
-There is rumor of outburst of glacial lake.

-Death toll has risen to eight. More bodies were found at the bank of Seti River.
-At least two dozen people are still missing.
-Most of the victims are reported to be shopkeepers in Kharapani. People of Machhapuchre are also reported to affected.
-Several people are reported to be injured. The injured people are taken to Manipal hospital in Pokhara.
-Prime minister Baburam Bhattarai has ordered the authorities to conduct the rescue operation without any delay.
-An army helicopter is working for rescue operation.
-Below is video by Nepalnews about the avalanche in Annapurna mountain range which triggered massive flood in Seti River.