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Nepal flash floods leave hundreds missing and cause massive destruction FAST-MOVING

Massive flash floods triggered by an avalanche in the upper reaches of the Bhote Koshi River have caused widespread devastation in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts of northern Nepal. The disaster, which originated near the Tibet border, has left at least 17 people dead and reported dozens of casualties across the region.

The Nepal Tourism Board has issued a preliminary report stating that 384 travelers are missing, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. Among the missing foreigners, at least 105 are Indian citizens, with others from the United Kingdom, United States, Australia, Malaysia, South Africa, and the Netherlands.

Infrastructure damage is extensive, with reports of entire villages being swept away, bridges destroyed, and roads blocked. The floods have also significantly impacted the energy sector, affecting at least 13 hydroelectric projects and causing a loss of approximately 430 megawatts of electricity generation.

Rescue operations are underway involving the Nepali Army, police, and armed forces, utilizing helicopters and specialized teams. However, high water levels and debris have hindered landing in the hardest-hit areas like Syaprubesi and Timure. In China, the disaster also caused damage at the Gyirong border crossing, prompting President Xi Jinping to order large-scale search and rescue efforts.

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Balendra Shah · Bhote Koshi River · Bhotekoshi River · National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority · Nepal Army · Nepal Electricity Authority · Nepal Tourism Board · Rasuwa · Rasuwa District · Xi Jinping

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