Dozens dead & hundreds missing in flash flood at Nepal-China border
At least 31 people have been killed and hundreds of tourists are missing after a huge flash flood swept through villages in Nepal. Dramatic footage shows a torrent of water hitting at the Nepal-China border. The toll is likely to rise.
Tibet has also been impacted, with Chinese state media warning of “major casualties.” A mudslide hit China’s Gyirong port, where Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged “all-out” search efforts. The quick response of China’s leadership is another sign of the severity of the disaster.
Nepal’s foreign minister said an earthquake triggered a large landslide, which in turn blocked a river, sending a torrent of water downstream. Helicopters have been winching stranded people from rooftops.
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AI GeneratedDevastating flash floods near the Nepal-China border have left at least 31 people dead and hundreds missing, including approximately 400 tourists from various nations and 60 hydropower workers. A wall of water swept through villages, destroying buildings and tossing buses. The disaster was likely triggered by a 4.4 magnitude earthquake causing a landslide that dammed a river.