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Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

Lake formed by landslide on Nepal-Tibet border overflows, halting rescue work

By Saurabh Sharma and Gopal Sharma NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday, putting at risk areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a temporary halt to rescue efforts, authorities on both sides said.
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Rescuers scour Nepal flood debris as risk of fresh flooding grows

Rescuers scour Nepal flood debris as risk of fresh flooding grows

By Saurabh Sharma and Gopal Sharma NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 (Reuters) - Rescue teams using heavy machinery dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes of finding survivors faded and officials worked to reduce the risk of fresh flooding.
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The Latest: Hundreds still missing on Nepal-China border as flash flood death toll passes 500

The Latest: Hundreds still missing on Nepal-China border as flash flood death toll passes 500

Rescuers worked through mud and debris in areas devastated by a flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China
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Lake overflows on Nepal-China border, sparking panic and halting rescue

Lake overflows on Nepal-China border, sparking panic and halting rescue

By Saurabh Sharma, Gopal Sharma and Sahana Bajracharya NUWAKOT, Nepal, Aug 28 (Reuters) - A lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-China border started to overflow on Friday, triggering panic and putting at risk areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago as rescue efforts were forced to halt
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65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

65 Americans remain missing after deadly Nepal flash flood

More than 1,000 people are missing after the Nepal flash floods, including 65 U.S. citizens. Two Americans, a woman, 52, and a man, 55, were rescued.
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Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered

Hundreds missing after flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 157 bodies recovered

By Liz Lee, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed scores of people and
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Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal

Hundreds missing and at least 8 killed after avalanche triggers deadly flash floods in Nepal

An avalanche of ice and rock has triggered massive flash floods in Nepal, killing at least eight people and causing widespread damage
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Nepal rescuers hunt survivors of devastating flood; 162 dead

Nepal rescuers hunt survivors of devastating flood; 162 dead

By Gopal Sharma, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar TRISHULI, Nepal/BEIJING, Aug 27 (Reuters) - Rescuers in Nepal used helicopters on Thursday to scour for hundreds still missing after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border with China's Tibet, sending catastrophic
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Americans Among Hundreds Missing After Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border Region

Americans Among Hundreds Missing After Flash Floods Devastate Nepal-Tibet Border Region

Serious flash flooding in Nepal's northern Rasuwa district, along the border with Tibet, has resulted in at least three American tourists being reported among a preliminary toll of 384 missing individuals. The Nepal Tourism Board released a statement indicating that the missing include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals. The flooding occurred around 8:30 a.m. local time on Wednesday. The three American tourists were reportedly traveling with a Nepali company called Fishtail Tours and Travel, which has confirmed their missing status. Rescue operations are currently underway, with the Nepali Army deploying helicopters and disaster response personnel to the affected area. The flood has also caused significant damage to infrastructure, including roads and power facilities, and has reportedly inflicted casualties on the Chinese side of the border at the Gyirong crossing.
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Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 360 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border after a deadly torrent of water and mud swept through communities following a glacier collapse
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Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Catastrophic floods kill over 390 in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,400 missing

Rescue teams and military helicopters are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border
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Hundreds missing after devastating flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 95 bodies recovered

Hundreds missing after devastating flood hits Nepal-Tibet border, 95 bodies recovered

By Gopal Sharma, Liz Lee, Sahana Bajracharya and Navesh Chitrakar KATHMANDU/BEIJING, Aug 26 (Reuters) - A huge wall of mud and rock collapsed into a river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and China's Tibet on Wednesday, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side that killed at least 95