
Deadly Avalanche-Triggered Floods Strike Nepal-Tibet Border Region
A massive flash flood triggered by an ice avalanche and landslide has devastated areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing at least two dozen people and leaving hundreds missing. The disaster has swept away villages and roads, trapping numerous foreign tourists and prompting large-scale rescue efforts.
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Eight South Koreans missing in Nepal flood, Yonhap News reports - Reuters
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