104 Nepalis among 261 foreign nationals missing after Tibet flood
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- A flood in Tibet has left 261 foreign nationals missing, including 104 Nepalis.
- Other missing foreign nationals include 49 Indians, 33 Latvians, 18 Americans, and 15 British nationals.
- Chinese authorities have notified relevant embassies and consulates, and rescue operations are underway.
A devastating flood in Tibet has resulted in 261 foreign nationals being unaccounted for, with at least 104 Nepalis among the missing. The incident occurred at a border port in the region, according to Chinese state broadcaster China Global Television Network (CGTN).
Chinese authorities confirmed that relevant embassies and consulates have been notified about the missing individuals. The reported numbers of missing foreigners include 49 Indian nationals, 33 Latvians, 18 Americans, and 15 British nationals, among others. No foreign tourists are reported to be stranded in Gyirong County.
Rescue and evacuation operations are currently being conducted by Nepali and Chinese authorities. Officials are continuing to assess the extent of the damage caused by the flood and are actively searching for those still missing. The full scope of the disaster and the number of casualties are still being determined.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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