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'This Is Historic And Unprecedented': Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha On Nepal Flash Flood

Summary by India Today
In an interview with India Today, Dr. Rijan Bhakta Kayastha, professor at Kathmandu University and climate researcher, provided an assessment of the massive flood originating near the Nepal-China border. Dr. Kayastha explained that the sudden surge along the Lende River was likely triggered by an ice avalanche blocking the river in Tibet, creating a dammed lake that subsequently outburst. Addressing the severity of the disaster, Dr. Kayastha rem…

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The Friendship Bridge, located on the Nepal-China border, can be seen in the video being swept away by a torrent of water in an instant. Within seconds, the 6-7-story building is swept away like a hut. Chaos ensues.

Nepal Flood Video: Flooding has wreaked havoc in Nepal. Heavy rains and river floods have washed away villages. Buildings have collapsed like leaves. The shocking videos of the floods from Nepal will make you shiver.

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Live Mint broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
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