
Deadly Flash Floods and Landslides Strike Nepal-Tibet Border Region
A massive flood triggered by a suspected glacier collapse has killed at least 160 people and left hundreds of foreign tourists missing across the Nepal-Tibet border. International aid is being mobilized as rescue operations continue amid devastating mudslides and stranded travelers.
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A visual analysis into how the Nepal flash flooding unfolded - CNN
A visual analysis into how the Nepal flash flooding unfolded CNN
Read full article →Live: At least 160 dead and 400 tourists missing in Nepal landslide
A landslide unleashed a torrent of mud and water across Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least 157 people and leaving more than 400 tourists missing near the border with China. The disaster swept away homes, roads and bridges, while officials warned the death toll could rise as rescue teams searched for survivors. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
By FRANCE 24
Read full article →‘Huge gush of mud’: Survivors tell of escape – and devastating loss – from wall of rock and water
As authorities continue the grim task of recovering and trying to identify bodies, survivors are coming to terms with the tragedy on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China.
By Liz Lee, Sahana Bajracharya, Navesh Chitrakar
Read full article →American tourists among hundreds missing after deadly floods in Nepal
Read full article →Nepal flood: For centuries, flood-hit corridor was key route of Himalayan trade
Long before trucks climbed Bhote Koshi valley, mule caravans carried rice and other grain from Nepal north to Gyirong, where traders exchanged them for Tibetan salt and wool. Salt, highly valued in Nepal’s middle hills, travelled farther south towards India. Newar merchant communities also settled in Tibetan trading towns. Nepalese troops later used the route during invasions of Tibet in 1788 and 1791 before Chinese and Tibetan forces counter-attacked in 1792.
By VISHANT AGARWALA
Read full article →34 Australians, 9 South Koreans missing following Nepal-Tibet floods
The flash floods that hit the Nepal-Tibet border on Wednesday have killed at least 160, with the death toll expected to rise.
Read full article →Nepal floods: 17 Malaysians among hundreds still unaccounted for
HYDERABAD, Aug 27 — Seventeen Malaysians are among hundreds of foreigners missing following a devastati...
Read full article →157 killed in floods in northern Nepal: police - Global Times
157 killed in floods in northern Nepal: police Global Times
Read full article →Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 95, police say - The Star
Nepal-Tibet flood death toll rises to 95, police say The Star
Read full article →Nine South Koreans missing and 10 stranded in Nepal-Tibet floods - Nation Thailand
Nine South Koreans missing and 10 stranded in Nepal-Tibet floods Nation Thailand
Read full article →Jordan condoles Nepal over flood victims, as hundreds reported missing - Jordan Times
Jordan condoles Nepal over flood victims, as hundreds reported missing Jordan Times
Read full article →Foreign Ministry unable to contact three Belgians in Nepal - The Brussels Times
Foreign Ministry unable to contact three Belgians in Nepal The Brussels Times
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