Deadly flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, hundreds unaccounted for

A deadly flood has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, resulting in loss of life and leaving many unaccounted for. According to reports, at least 19 people have been killed, with 384 tourists, including 291 foreigners, still missing. The flood was triggered by a wall of mud and rock collapsing into a river, causing a torrent of mud and debris to burst from the banks and bury buildings.

The missing tourists include nationals from several countries, with reports specifying Americans, Indians, an Australian, Malaysians, and Britons. Rescue efforts are underway, with authorities working to locate those affected by the disaster. Images shared by Nepali police show floodwater surging through the river, sweeping away houses in its path.

The cause of the flood is believed to be linked to a 4.4 magnitude earthquake that struck the region, triggering an ice-rock avalanche on the Lhende Khola river in Nepal, according to the German Research Centre for Geosciences. China's official Xinhua news agency reported "major casualties" from a mudslide at a Tibet trade hub on China's side of its border with Nepal.

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