Disaster in Nepal: Glacier Collapse Triggers Deadly Flood Catastrophe
A glacier collapse at the border between Nepal and Tibet caused a devastating flood catastrophe on August 26 with at least 160 dead and over 500 missing tourists. Satellite images show the extent of the glacier collapse, which triggered a massive mudslide. The Cypriot Foreign Ministry reports that no Cypriots have been reported in the affected region so far, but continues to monitor the situation.