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Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have devastated parts of Nepal and Tibet, claiming at least 90 lives and leaving hundreds of foreign tourists unaccounted for. Emergency services and diplomatic missions have launched rescue operations while authorities warn of additional landslide risks.
A severe flash flood in Nepal’s Rasuwa district has killed at least seven people and left nearly 400 Kailash-bound pilgrims out of contact. In response, the prime minister has ordered an immediate rescue and relief operation.
UPDATE: Rasuwa flood death toll climbs to 22 as dozens remain missing The Kathmandu Post
Heavy rains and glacial melt have triggered severe flooding along Nepal’s Bhotekoshi River, causing widespread damage in Rasuwa district and disrupting local hydropower facilities. Authorities are assessing the full impact on communities and critical infrastructure in the region.
Flash flood in mountainous region of Rasuwa, Nepal, washes away villages and infrastructure, kills 8 The Straits Times