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Nepal flash flood devastates villages and power projects near Tibet border

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A severe flash flood in Nepal, triggered by the Bhotekoshi River overflowing, has devastated villages and power projects near the Tibet border. The disaster has caused widespread power outages and damaged roads in the Rasuwa District, affecting approximately 50,000 people. Authorities are urging residents near the river to move to higher ground and have deployed resources to assess the damage, with fears of significant casualties and property loss. AI

RANK_REASON The cluster describes a major natural disaster with significant impact on infrastructure and population. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.0]

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Nepal flash flood devastates villages and power projects near Tibet border

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Reuters ·

    Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border

    A ⁠massive flash flood ⁠in the Himalayan nation of Nepal ⁠washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mo…

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