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Devastating Flash Flood and Mudslide Hit Nepal-Tibet Border
Morning News TV3•20:42•Disasters•
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A massive wall of water, mud, and debris destroys border towns and infrastructure across Nepal and Tibet, leaving at least 160 dead.
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A similar flood occurred in the Bhote Koshi river last year, killing 9 people.
A potential 4.4 magnitude earthquake occurred, triggering a glacial/rock collapse.
A natural dam formed and subsequently burst, releasing a massive wall of water.
The flood struck the Gyirong trade port in Tibet and villages in northern Nepal at approximately 9:00 AM local time.
Chinese President Xi Jinping ordered emergency relief and rescue operations.
Who & What's Involved
Tibet Autonomous RegionNepalChinaGyirong Trade PortBhote Koshi River
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Flash FloodGlacial Lake OutburstNatural DisasterHimalayasBorder Security
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TibetNepalGyirongRasuwaHimalayas