Nepal investigates causes of flood: avalanche, lake or earthquake

Authorities and scientists in Nepal are currently investigating the cause of a sudden flood that struck the Rasuwa district, located near the Tibetan border, on Wednesday, August 26. The event resulted in significant damage, prompting an immediate inquiry into the origin of the disaster.

Preliminary assessments have narrowed the potential causes to three primary theories: an avalanche, a glacial lake outburst, or seismic activity. Experts have not yet reached a definitive conclusion regarding which of these factors triggered the inundation.