Nepal flood traced to glacial collapse, not earthquake — second flood possible

Nepal flood traced to glacial collapse, not earthquake — second flood possible

At least 160 people died after glacial rock and ice crashed into a river on the Nepal-Tibet border, the USGS determined — not an earthquake, as Nepali officials first said. A lingering upstream blockage could trigger a second flood. China has deployed nearly 800 rescue workers; the Red Cross is sending body bags. Hundreds remain missing.

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