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Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered
A glacier-rock collapse triggered catastrophic Nepal–Tibet border floods, killing at least 157 people and leaving hundreds of tourists missing.
TL;DR
- A massive mud and rockslide on the Nepal-Tibet border caused catastrophic flooding in Nepal.
- At least 157 bodies have been recovered, and hundreds of tourists are missing.
- The disaster destroyed houses, roads, and power projects in Nepal and affected a border land crossing in Tibet.
- The collapse was caused by a glacier-rock and ice slide, with a 4.4-magnitude tremor recorded prior.
- Over 400 tourists are missing, including 133 from India.
- China reported three deaths and 265 missing in Tibet, while South Korea reported eight missing nationals.
- Flood alerts were issued in northern Indian states, with evacuations underway.
- Rescue operations are facing challenges due to damaged infrastructure and lack of electricity.