Environment news in Langtang Lirung Nepal
1 stories within reach of Langtang Lirung Nepal, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Bhotekoshi flood ice mass estimated at 25 million cubic meters
An estimated 25 million cubic meters of ice and snow collapsed from the Langtang area in northern Nepal, triggering a massive flood in the Bhotekoshi River. The impact was compared to a bomb blast and a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, causing damage near the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. Scientists from several universities are studying the event.