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Nepal flash floods: Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in State

Bihar was put on alert as floodwaters from the neighbouring country entered the Gandak river and reached a barrage on August 26

Nepal flash floods: Bihar CM conducts aerial survey of flood-hit areas in State

Flash floods and landslides on the border of Nepal and Tibet have resulted in significant loss of life and damage. At least 165 people are confirmed dead, with over 1,000 reported missing, according to RFI English. The disaster affected areas near Tibet, damaging roads, bridges, and power projects in Nepal's Rasuwa district, which has a population of about 50,000.

Hundreds of tourists are among those missing, with The Chronicle Ghana reporting 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States, India, and Malaysia. Daily Post Nigeria put the number of missing tourists at 403, including 142 Indians and nationals of other countries like Australia, Britain, and the United States. The Korea Times stated that nearly 1,500 people, including at least 800 foreigners, are missing across Nepal and China’s Tibet.

The EU has joined international efforts to send aid to Nepal, with the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies dispatching emergency supplies. Rescuers are using helicopters to search for survivors and drop emergency supplies, despite challenges due to high waters and disrupted communication.

Brief written by urgent.news from RFI English, The Chronicle Ghana, Daily Post Nigeria, The Korea Times, Live Mint — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.

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