Deadly flash flood wipes away villages in Nepal, Tibet
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.
A deadly flash flood struck remote valleys in Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, leaving dozens confirmed dead and hundreds more missing, according to Nepali police. The floodwaters swept through villages, damaged infrastructure, and caused devastation across the Nepal-China border. Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah assured affected families that the government would provide assistance, including rescue efforts, treatment, food, and shelter.
Chinese authorities reported at least three fatalities and 265 people missing, with another reported mudslide causing major casualties in Tibet. Over 400 travelers were reported missing, including 341 foreign tourists. The cause of the disaster remains unclear, but Nepali Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal suggested it was triggered by an earthquake and subsequent avalanche.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered an all-out rescue effort, emphasizing the urgent need to locate and rescue missing individuals, treat the injured, and minimize further casualties. Authorities warn a second flood may be imminent due to a blockage upstream on the Nepal-China border river.
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