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Nepal-China mountain region hit by deadly flood has danger but also draws trekkers to its heights
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Flash floods caused by a glacier collapse along the Nepal-China border have killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction. The region, known for its trekking and religious sites, draws millions of residents and visitors. People from at least 30 countries are among the missing.
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Rescue helicopters have been unable to land in affected areas due to high flood waters. The leaders of Nepal and China ordered major rescue operations.
Deathtoll of nine likely to rise as floods and mudslide sweep away houses, roads, bridges and power projects Torrential floods in the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and China’s Tibet have killed at least nine people and destroyed roads, bridges and power projects, as authorities in both countrie…
‘Major casualties’ feared after powerful floods in Himalayan border area sweep away houses, roads and bridges and leave hundreds missing ‘Major casualties’ feared after flash floods along Nepal-Tibet border Here are some images that show some of the affected areas, and the damage caused by the flood…
Hundreds are missing and many more are feared dead after catastrophic flash flooding hit Nepal — as harrowing footage shows a massive surge of water descending from the mountains and overtaking a border crossing building as dozens of terrified people run for their lives.
Floods and mudslides have swept away houses and roads with many hundreds missing Hundreds are missing and at least 22 people have died after torrential floods hit the Himalayan border areas of Nepal and in Tibet in China .
A catastrophic flash flood has torn through villages along the Nepal-China border, leaving at least 17 people dead and hundreds more missing in a rapidly unfolding disaster that has raised fears of a far higher toll.
A deadly flash flood swept over a valley in Nepal, killing at least 31 people, according to local authorities. Nearly 400 people, including American tourists, are listed as missing. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports.
UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 72 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after...
A wall of mud and rock appeared to collapse into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China’s Tibet, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 31 people and left hundreds of tourists missing, including Americans.
Massive flooding near the border with Tibet killed dozens in Nepal on Wednesday. Hundreds of people were still out of contact hours after the disaster hit. A torrent of mud and debris burst from the banks of a river between China and Nepal, burying buildings and triggering a frantic search for survi…
Horrifying footage captured the moment that a massive flash flood devastated the China-Nepal border. Video shows locals attempting to flee as a catastrophic flood, reportedly caused by […]
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