At least 157 people have been killed and hundreds, including foreign tourists, are missing after flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border.
Flash floods triggered by an avalanche of ice and rock swept through parts of Nepal, destroying homes, roads, and bridges. Among the missing are 33 British nationals and hundreds of other foreign tourists. The Nepal Tourism Board reported that 384 travelers, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals, are unaccounted for.
Authorities warn that a second flood may occur due to a blockage upstream on the Nepal-China border river. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for intensified search efforts and improved monitoring systems to prevent further disasters. Nepal’s Prime Minister has urged national unity in the aftermath of the disaster.
Why it matters
The disaster has significantly impacted foreign nationals and highlights the vulnerability of border regions to extreme weather events.
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What to watch
Authorities will need to address the risk of a second flood and continue rescue operations for the missing.
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