Investigators suggest that a combination of an ice avalanche and a collapsing debris-dammed lake caused a severe flood along the Bhotekoshi River. The findings aim to clarify the natural mechanisms behind the devastating water surge.

Heavy rains and glacial melt have triggered severe flooding along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread damage in Rasuwa district and disrupting local hydropower facilities. Authorities are assessing the full impact on communities and critical infrastructure in the region.