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Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Nepal-China Border Region

A massive glacier lake outburst triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, killing at least 95 people and leaving hundreds missing. Emergency rescue operations continue across the region as authorities assess the full scale of the disaster.

26 Aug, 08:47 — 26 Aug, 15:53
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NYTMostly Factual1h ago

Chinese state media reports ‘significant’ casualties at a port on the border with Nepal.

By Lily Kuo and Pei-Lin Wu

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FTVery High3h ago

Hundreds reported missing after flood on Nepal border with China

Nepali media report 31 people confirmed dead, with 384 travellers reported missing by tourism authorities

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le-mondeHigh13m ago

Video. Nepal villages swept away by devastating floods

Some 400 tourists, including from the US, the UK and Malaysia, are missing, according to local authorities.

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wapoMostly Factual1h ago

At least 22 dead, hundreds missing in flash floods on Nepal-China border

An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.

By Joshua Yang

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual3h ago

Nepal floods: Terrifying videos show homes, buildings and bridges swallowed by raging waters

A catastrophic flood from Nepal's Bhotekoshi River has led to severe devastation in Rasuwa district, where mud-laden waters have ravaged homes and bridges. With river currents surging unexpectedly, the fate of many remains uncertain, as reports indicate that over a hundred Indians and thirty-seven NRIs are unaccounted for. Local authorities have declared high alerts, strongly encouraging residents to seek refuge in safer areas.

By MAHIMA SHARMA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual59m ago

What IMD said about Nepal flash floods: Glacier lake outburst, alert for Gandak river

IMD also informed that official emergency SMS and high-alert advisories have been activated for the riverbanks of Rasuwa and more.

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khaleej-timesMixed2h ago

Nepal flood death toll rises to 95, say police; more bodies found

NEPAL FLOOD: DEATH TOLL RISES TO 95 - POLICE

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7h ago

Hundreds missing after devastating flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 95 bodies recovered

An earthquake is suspected to have triggered an ice-rock avalanche, causing floods in Nepal's Lhende Khola river

By AFP

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times-of-omanMixed16m ago

22 dead, 384 missing as air rescue ops continue in Nepal amid massive flash floods

Kathmandu: At least 22 people have been confirmed dead, and dozens remain missing following a catastrophic flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River that swept...

By Times of Oman

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