Harrowing footage shows moment flood hits China-Nepal border — leaving 72 dead and hundreds missing, including 3 Americans

Hundreds are missing and many more are feared dead after catastrophic flash flooding hit Nepal — as harrowing footage shows a massive surge of water descending from the mountains and overtaking a border crossing building as dozens of terrified people run for their lives.

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The mudslide is believed to have been caused by a wall of mud and rock that collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border between Nepal and China-controlled Tibet, resulting in catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that has left at least 72 people dead and over 300 tourists missing.

Though the horrifying disaster is still unfolding, initial reports suggest the floods could be the result of an avalanche triggered by an earthquake, Nepal’s foreign minister Shisir Khanal told the country’s parliament Wednesday.

The German Research Centre for Geosciences recorded a 4.4 magnitude quake around seven minutes before the security footage was taken at the border.

The powerful torrent of water and debris swept away homes, roads and businesses in Nepal, while Tibetan officials said they feared “major casualties” in the wake of the calamity, according to reports in local media.

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Flood alerts have been issued in populated areas downstream from the mountains, including the northern Indian states of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar.

At least 384 foreign travelers were reported missing from the region, including three from the United States, 105 from India, 93 from Nepal and 12 from the United Kingdom, according to Nepal’s tourism authority.

The US Embassy said it was “deeply saddened” by the death toll, and urged US citizens in the affected regions to avoid low-lying areas, seek higher ground and follow local instructions.

“We extend our sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives, and our thoughts are with all those affected by this disaster,” the embassy posted on X.

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With Post wires