Devastation in Thame: Glacial Lake Outburst Triggers Massive Flood in Sherpa Village

Thame village, known for legendary Sherpa mountaineers, experienced massive flooding due to a suspected glacial lake outburst. No human casualties have been reported. The Nepal Army has rescued six people, and over half of the village has been damaged. Authorities are conducting rescue and disaster management operations.

Thame, a renowned Sherpa village, suffered extensive flooding following a probable glacial lake outburst on Friday, devastating over half of its homes. No human casualties have been reported as yet.

A Nepal Army team rescued six individuals, primarily children and elderly, even as around 15 huts were consumed by the flood in Solukhumbu's Thame area.

Visuals of the destruction flooded social media, showing buildings engulfed in muck and debris. Authorities are conducting search, rescue, and disaster management operations with a second rescue team dispatched for further support.

(With inputs from agencies.)