Tracing the deadly path of the Nepal-Tibet flash flood
BBC Verify has mapped the devastating flash flood that swept through the Nepal‑Tibet border region, using a combination of verified video footage and satellite imagery. The flood, which has razed towns and washed away bridges, has left hundreds dead and many more missing, underscoring the scale of the disaster across the remote mountainous area.
The verification effort, led by Merlyn Thomas and produced by Aisha Sembhi, relied on contributions from a team of specialists—including graphics designer Mesut Ersoz and verification analysts Emma Pengelly, Paul Brown, Charlotte Green, Shayan Sardarizadeh, Yi Ma and Benedict Garman—to confirm the authenticity of the visual material and trace the water’s exact route through the terrain.
By pinpointing the flood’s path, the team provides crucial context for emergency responders and aid organisations seeking to assess damage and prioritize relief efforts, while also offering a clear visual record of the event for future reference and disaster‑risk planning in the region.
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