Glacial flood devastates Nepalese villages, leaving many dead and missing

A massive flood, likely triggered by a large chunk of ice breaking off a glacier, swept through settlements in Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds missing. Seismic data and satellite imagery suggest the cause was an ice avalanche from Langtang Lirung mountain, dropping nearly 4,000 feet. The event destroyed bridges, schools, and other infrastructure, with officials scrambling to assess the damage.