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China-Nepal disaster: Death toll nears 500 as floods devastate border crossing

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A catastrophic flash flood and mudslide at the China-Nepal border crossing of Gyirong Port has resulted in a death toll approaching 500, with hundreds more missing. The disaster was triggered by a massive Himalayan landslide that created a debris torrent traveling at high speeds, causing widespread destruction. The event has washed away the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge and significantly altered the landscape, with rising barrier lakes now posing a threat to ongoing rescue efforts. AI

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China-Nepal disaster: Death toll nears 500 as floods devastate border crossing

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Cao Jiaxuan ·

    China-Nepal disaster death toll nears 500 as lake overflow threatens rescue work

    The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides at the Gyirong Port border crossing between China and Nepal continued to rise on Friday, as satellite images revealed the full scale of the destruction. As of Friday morning, three people were confirmed dead and 558 miss…

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