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Nepal-Tibet flash flood: hundreds dead and missing, search and rescue ongoing
A catastrophic flash flood in the Nepal-Tibet region has resulted in at least 389 confirmed deaths with over 1,300 people reported missing, including hundreds of tourists. Rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing as authorities work to locate survivors. Among those missing are at least 39 identified Australians, including a Sydney family of four who went missing during a pilgrimage on Wednesday morning. Debris-clogged rivers pose additional risks of further flooding during ongoing search operations.
Key takeaways
- 1.At least 389 people confirmed dead with over 1,300 missing following the flash flood in Nepal-Tibet
- 2.Rescue operations are actively ongoing with authorities conducting evacuation efforts for stranded individuals
- 3.International tourists and pilgrims are among those affected, with 39 identified missing Australians and multiple other nationalities impacted
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