A catastrophic flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has resulted in over 600 deaths and at least 2,000 people missing, including 90 Americans. The disaster was triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas, which sent ice and debris down into the Lende River. This blockage formed a temporary lake that eventually gave way, causing the devastating flood. Search and rescue operations are severely hampered by adverse weather conditions and difficult terrain. Many of the missing Americans were reportedly on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash. Over 100 people are feared trapped in a mud-filled tunnel at a hydropower project. The U.S. State Department has pledged $500,000 in humanitarian aid. Officials anticipate the death toll will continue to rise as more bodies are recovered. Satellite images reveal the immense scale of the glacier collapse and the scar left behind. The incident highlights the destructive power of natural disasters in the region.