160 dead, 403 missing as flood, landslides hit Nepal
Massive floods and landslides have killed no fewer than 160 people, while at least 403 others are missing in northern Nepal, near the border with Tibet. The incident, which occurred on Wednesday, has left entire settlements devastated, as Nepali police said they had recovered 157 bodies. According to reports, hundreds of tourists are unaccounted for, […] 160 dead, 403 missing as flood, landslides…
In northern Nepal, near the Chinese border, catastrophic floods and landslides claimed the lives of at least 160 individuals and left a staggering 403 people missing on Wednesday. Entire communities were reduced to rubble as the devastating natural disaster buried buildings in mud and debris, cutting off access to vital roads. Nepali authorities reported recovering 157 bodies, while the country's Ministry of Tourism confirmed that 403 tourists were unaccounted for.
The missing tourists hail from 14 different nations, including India, Australia, the United States, and several European countries. International humanitarian organization IFRC reported that the floods and landslides had decimated entire villages and market areas, and they are on the ground providing emergency supplies to aid relief efforts.
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