Deadly Flash Floods Sweep Through Mountainous Regions of Nepal
Severe flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall have devastated communities in Nepal’s Himalayan region, destroying villages and critical infrastructure near the Tibetan border. Authorities report at least eight fatalities and fear the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue.
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Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border
A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, urging those living on the banks of the Bhotekoshi River to seek higher ground. Videos shared by police and oth...
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Prime Minister Balendra Shah said rescue and relief teams, as well as police and the military had been dispatched to help in the aid effort.
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