ICIMOD coordinates science and policy for mountain livelihoods across the Hindu Kush Himalaya, now in the spotlight amid Nepal–Tibet flood relief and risk reduction efforts.
Massive floods and mudslides have struck along the Nepal-Tibet border after an ice-rock avalanche triggered a surge in the Lhende Khola valley. Officials say hundreds are dead or missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, with hundreds of foreigners among the missing. Rescue teams are rushing to reach affected villages as damage to roads, bridges and hydropower infrastructure complicates efforts.