Nepal und China: Mindestens 95 Todesopfer nach Sturzflut – Hunderte Einheimische und Touristen vermisst
Bei der Sturzflut wurden ganze Dörfer weggespült und Straßen, Brücken sowie Kraftwerke beschädigt. Dabei werden nicht nur in Nepal Menschen vermisst, sondern auch im angrenzenden Tibet.
A severe flash flood in the mountainous region of Nepal and adjacent Tibet has resulted in at least 95 deaths, according to official reports on Wednesday. Hundreds more are still missing, and the death toll is expected to rise significantly. Authorities anticipate a delay in obtaining precise data on the missing and the extent of the damage.
Hundreds of travelers are also reported missing, with 384 tourists, including over 290 foreigners from countries such as Germany, the USA, and Spain, listed as missing. This information is based on initial figures provided by travel and trekking agencies organizing tours in the affected region, according to Santosh Panta, a senior official from Nepal Tourism Board. These figures are preliminary, sourced from travel and trekking agencies.
Most of the missing individuals are believed to be from neighboring India. Reports from the Chinese news agency Xinhua indicate that a wave of mud and water swept through several villages in neighboring Tibet as well.
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