At least 98 killed, hundreds missing, as flash flood hits Nepal and Tibet - Al Jazeera
Devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have killed at least 165 people, with hundreds more reported missing. Rescue operations are underway as authorities struggle to reach affected areas and assess the scale of the disaster.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the extreme vulnerability of Himalayan regions to climate-induced weather events and the challenges of cross-border disaster management.
Hundreds remain missing as Nepal urges unity, and China fears ‘major casualties’ in Tibet’s Gyirong County.
The report provides objective casualty figures and describes the event using verified information from local authorities.
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