Tibet Flash Flood Death Toll Rises to 31, Another 531 Missing
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The death toll from flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border has risen to 1,375, with 5,531 people still missing, ten days after the disaster, according to official figures. Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said 1,344 people had died, while another 5,000, including 589 foreign nationals, were still missing. Meanwhile, Chinese authorities said at least 31 people had died and 531 were missing in the…
The latest official balances point to 1,295 deaths and 4,898 missing in Nepal, while China records 31 deaths and 531 missing persons on the Tibetan side, raising the joint balance to 1,326 deaths and 5,429 missing persons
Floods Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border, China Confirms 31 Dead and 531 Missing
A massive flood disaster has struck the Nepal-Tibet border region, causing widespread destruction. China has officially released casualty figures for the first time following the catastrophe, confirming 31 recovered bodies and 531 people missing on its side. The devastation severely impacted the town of Gyarang, where an immigration building was destroyed. Around 2,500 to 3,000 individuals, including Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims, business travelers, and container drivers, were present in the area during the incident. Rescue operations remain ongoing on the Chinese side, with authorities stating that further information and updates will be shared as more bodies are recovered from the disaster zone.
River flooding following a landslide on August 26 in the Gyirong area on the Nepal-China border has caused widespread devastation. China officially reported for the first time that 31 bodies have been recovered from the immigration and customs building, and 531 people are missing. Rescue teams have recovered 987 personal belongings from the site.
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Times of IndiaTibet flash flood death toll rises to 31, another 531 missing
Tragedy strikes as a flash flood near the Nepal border in Tibet has resulted in 31 confirmed deaths, with over 531 individuals still unaccounted for. Included in this alarming number are 261 foreign nationals, among whom are 49 Indian pilgrims. Rescue teams have been tirelessly recovering personal belongings, with nearly a thousand items found. Chinese officials are currently collaborating with various embassies in Beijing to share information r…
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