GLACIAL BURST IN ANNAPURNA REGION LEAVES BEHIND TRAIL OF DEATH AND DESTRUCTION By Bhola B Rana Kathmandu, 5 May; A glacial lake burst in the Annapurna region in the mid-West led behind a trail of death and destruction. Five persons are confirmed and many other are missing downstream along Seti river. Fourteen of sixteen students in a bus are reported safe and a 500 meter section of a highway was washed away. A rescue mission has been launched with participation of nits of security forces. A pilot flying to Machephure first reported the devastation caused by the burst 10 in the morning.. An immediate evacuation along the river was ordered.rport at 10 in the morning. MORE