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At least 95 dead and hundreds missing in flash flood on Nepal-Tibet border
The death toll from the flash flood that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday has risen to 95, Reuters reports police saying.
TL;DR
- The death toll from flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region has reached at least 95.
- Hundreds of people, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, are reported missing.
- Twelve UK citizens and two Irish nationals are among those feared missing.
- The disaster, which occurred on Wednesday, has destroyed villages, roads, and hydropower projects.
- An ice-rock avalanche in Nepal is believed to be the trigger, with a 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurring shortly before the mudslide on the Chinese side.
- Authorities warn of a potential second flood due to a blockage remaining upstream.
- Search and rescue efforts are underway, with assistance requested from India and China.
- International embassies have expressed solidarity with Nepal and urged those in affected areas to follow official guidance.