A devastating flash flood swept through the Rasuwa district of northern Nepal near the Tibet border on Wednesday, causing at least nine fatalities and leaving over a hundred people missing. The surge originated from the Tibetan side around 9 am and washed away houses, vehicles, bridges, infrastructure sites, and even a newly constructed Friendship Bridge in Rasuwagadhi. Officials suspect a possible glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF) as the cause, although heavy rain in Rasuwa is unlikely. The flooding also affected Tibet, causing mudslides near the Gyirong border crossing and casualties. The Nepal government initiated rescue operations, but high floodwater levels have hindered helicopter landing. Chinese President Xi Jinping urged stronger monitoring and early-warning systems to prevent further disasters in Tibet. Meanwhile, India's Bihar state issued an alert as the waters moved downstream towards the Gandak and Kosi river systems.