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Glacier Collapse on Nepal-Tibet Border Leaves Over 750 Dead
TNN•4:09•Disasters•
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A massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas has caused catastrophic loss of life and widespread destruction across Nepal and Tibet.
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A glacier collapsed in the Himalayas on the Nepal-Tibet border, triggering mudslides and floods.
Over 750 people died and 3,000 went missing, including hundreds of foreign pilgrims.
Rescue teams of 20,000 personnel were deployed but faced delays due to rain and destroyed bridges.
A young girl and a 97-year-old woman were miraculously rescued from the debris.
Between January and July, wildfires in Borneo destroyed over 1.2 million rai of forest, leading to the rescue of several orangutans.
Who & What's Involved
HimalayasNepalTibetNepal Tourism BoardUS Geological Survey
Topics
Glacier CollapseNatural DisastersGlobal WarmingSearch and RescueWildlife Conservation
Locations
Nepal-Tibet BorderHimalayasBorneo, Indonesia