Spiritual journey turns deadly as Nepal-Tibet floods hit pilgrims

Floods in the Nepal-Tibet region have resulted in a significant loss of life and many people are still missing. According to Punch Nigeria, over 470 people have died and 1,400 are missing. ABC News AU reports that at least 469 people have been killed and thousands are still unaccounted for.

The floods affected villages and pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash, a sacred site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Many of those who died or are missing were on a spiritual journey to the mountain. Free Malaysia Today reports that Indian spiritual leader Sadhguru led devotees on a pilgrimage to Kailash this year and described the floods as a "terrible and extraordinary event".

The Australian government has pledged $5 million in aid to communities affected by the floods, according to ABC News AU. The floods have also affected foreign nationals, with at least 39 Australians reported missing.

Brief written by urgent.news from Punch Nigeria, ABC News AU, Free Malaysia Today — 3 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.