What to know about Mount Kailash, a sacred site for pilgrims missing after floods in Nepal and Tibet

Catastrophic flash floods have struck the border region of Nepal and Tibet, resulting in over 390 deaths and leaving more than 1,400 people missing. Rescue teams and military helicopters are currently searching the mountainous terrain for survivors. U.S. officials report that approximately 90 Americans remain unaccounted for following the disaster. The floods impacted areas near Mount Kailash and Lake Manasarovar, which are sacred sites where pilgrims traditionally perform religious circuits and spiritual purification practices.