Footage Emerges of Glacier Collapse and Disaster-Causing Floods in Nepal
The moment of the Langtang Lirung glacier collapse, which caused fatal floods in Nepal, was captured second by second by climbers.
New footage confirming the collapse of the Langtang Lirung glacier in Nepal, captured by climbers and revealing the scale of the disaster, has been verified.
Moments When the Glacier Collapse Was Captured
The moment of the collapse of the Langtang Lirung glacier, which occurred in a region close to the border between Nepal and Tibet, was captured second by second by climbers. The footage clearly reveals the initial moment of the disaster.
Tour guide Ziha Yitie and the trekking group accompanying him stated that while they were on an observation deck on the Tibetan side, the glacier over Tsangbu Ri became visible as the morning fog cleared.
Deep Noises Mistaken for Thunder
Group members stated that during the collapse of the glaciers, they first heard a series of deep noises that they thought were thunder. Just after 10:50 local time, a loud cracking sound echoed across the valley.
Following these moments, a layer of soil and dust resembling a massive mushroom cloud covered the region, and climbers continued to record blocks of ice tumbling down the steep slopes of the mountain.
Death Toll and Rescue Operations of the Disaster
While the severe floods triggered by the glacier collapse caused massive devastation across Nepal, search and rescue operations in the region are continuing uninterrupted.
According to statements made by authorities, the death toll has risen to 734, while approximately 3,000 people are still unaccounted for.
Humanitarian Aid and Survivors
The Prime Minister of Nepal announced that 4,451 people have been rescued alive so far as a result of search and rescue activities.
While it was emphasized that thousands of children trying to survive in temporary camps urgently need assistance, international humanitarian aid has also begun to reach the region.