Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, over 150 bodies recovered
Officials at Nepal's tourism ministry told media outlets that over 400 tourists are missing, of whom around 340 are foreigners.
Rescuers in Nepal continue to scour the aftermath of a devastating flash flood that swept through the Himalayan border region, leaving hundreds missing and over 150 bodies recovered. The catastrophic event, triggered by a wall of ice, mud, and rock collapsing into a mountain river, has left more than 1,000 people unaccounted for across Nepal and neighboring China.
Authorities in Nepal have been utilizing helicopters to search for survivors and deliver emergency supplies to communities isolated by the disaster. The flood has devastated a vital road connecting Kathmandu with Lhasa in Tibet, which was heavily populated by trekkers and pilgrims. As of now, Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung reports that rescue teams have located 100 missing Indian visitors, primarily pilgrims, and 25 Chinese workers in the hardest-hit area around Trishuli.
The search efforts remain focused on finding the remaining survivors amidst the challenging terrain.
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