Nepal's Foreign Minister Said an Earthquake Triggered an Ice and Landslide, Which Then Led to the Flood

At least nine people have died after a flood and landslide in Nepal, police in the country said, according. Several people are missing in the flood, including 384 tourists, 291 of whom are believed to be foreigners, according to authorities. Nepal's foreign minister said an earthquake triggered an ice and landslide, which then led to the flood.

The landslide occurred in the border area between the countries in the Himalayas. Nearly 400 tourists are reported missing after the flood and landslide in Nepal. The disaster struck in the Himalayan border region, with authorities confirming the death toll and the number of unaccounted-for visitors.

The foreign minister's account points to a cascading natural disaster, beginning with seismic activity that destabilized ice and earth, ultimately causing the devastating flood. Rescue and search operations are ongoing, though specific details on the efforts have not been released. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the mountainous region to such geological and weather-related hazards.