A sudden cloudburst has led to a dramatic increase in the Bhotekoshi River, causing catastrophic flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa district near the China border. At least eight people have been reported dead, with several others missing, according to authorities. Across the border in Tibet, Chinese state media reports major casualties due to the floods. The Nepalese government has dispatched helicopters for rescue operations and has urged high alert in several districts, including Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, and Gorkha. The flooding, not caused by local rainfall, reportedly originated from Tibet and surged through the Bhote Koshi River around 9 am local time, causing widespread destruction in Timure and Syafrubesi areas, including the washing away of vehicles, goods, bridges, and power projects. The Nepal army has sent two helicopters to the affected regions for search and rescue operations, with further relief measures being assessed by a high-level meeting. A year ago, similar floods hit the Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, killing at least ten people. Catch up on the latest World News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.