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Scientists have found the origins of a mysterious, deadly flood in India

A massive landslide of rock and ice caused the February flood that left over 200 people dead or missing

photo of damage at a hydroelectric power plant in the mountains

On February 7, a massive flood, set off by a massive avalanche of rock and ice, devastated the Tapovan Vishnugad hydroelectric power plant (shown) in India’s Himalayan Uttarakhand state.

Irfan Rashid/University of Kashmir

By Carolyn Gramling

- More than 2 years ago

On February 7, a massive flood rushed through a valley in India’s Himalayan Uttarakhand state, washing out two hydroelectric power plants and leaving at least 200 people dead or missing.