Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Nepal and Tibet Border Region
Torrential rains triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving over 2,400 people missing and prompting international rescue efforts for stranded workers and foreign nationals. Survivors described the sudden waters as tsunami-like as authorities continue search operations amid rising casualties.
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