Nepal Floods: At Least 384 Missing, Hundreds Dead as Widespread Disasters Unfold

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Nepal Floods: At Least 384 Missing, Hundreds Dead as Widespread Disasters Unfold
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  1. Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal A wall of water swept down a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet.

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    BBC News

    Published At least 17 people have been killed after a massive flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border washed away villages and damaged roads and infrastructure, according to police.

    Associated Press

    UDIN DHUNGA, Nepal (AP) — Hundreds of people were reported missing after an avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods that swept through parts of Nepal on Wednesday, killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.

  2. Rasuwa saw deadly flooding last year that killed 18 people after a glacier burst on the Chinese side of the border.

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    Associated Press

    The worst affected area, Rasuwa district, witnessed similar flash floods to those in August last year, when a glacial lake in neighboring Tibet overflowed as a result of high temperatures in the mountain region. Nine people lost their lives and critical infrastructure including a bridge connecting the two countries were damaged at the time.

  3. At least three American tourists were reported among a "preliminary" toll. At least three American tourists were reported among a "preliminary" toll of 384 missing people following serious flash flooding in Nepal, according to a statement posted to X by the Nepal Tourism Board. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

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    Associated Press

    Officials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries including India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing as a result of the flash flood.

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  1. 01 BBC News

    The flood hit early on Wednesday in Rasuwa, just north of Nepal's capital Kathmandu, reportedly caused by excessive snow melting into the Bhote Koshi river.

  2. 02 Reuters

    Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects - Reuters Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects  Reuters

  3. 03 Associated Press

    The Bhotekoshi River flooded around 9 a.m. Wednesday, destroying several villages as well as roads and hydropower projects, officials said. They issued warnings to residents of several of Nepal’s districts and asked them to stay away from the banks of Bhotekoshi, Trishuli and Narayani rivers.

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Original Articles (6)

Center At least 17 killed as flash flood sweeps part of Nepal-Tibet border — BBC News
Lean Left Here’s the latest. — New York Times
Lean Left Eight Dead, Hundreds Missing as Floods Sweep Away Villages in Nepal — New York Times
Center Nepal flash flood washes away villages, damages roads, power projects - Reuters — Reuters
Center Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal - AP News — Associated Press
Lean Left Americans reported among missing in Nepal floods, tourism board says — ABC News