Catastrophic flooding has occurred, resulting in hundreds of deaths and many more missing. The flooding is believed to have been triggered by the collapse of a glacier and bedrock. Satellite images initially showed a broken-off glacier, but clearer images later revealed the collapse of the underlying bedrock, sending ice and boulders into a valley.

Rescue teams are searching for missing people, including foreigners and pilgrims. Earth scientists are reviewing satellite imagery to understand the cause and extent of the devastation.

Further details about the flooding and its impact are available from the source, including information from geomorphologists who analyzed the satellite images.