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Devastating Mudslide in Nepal/Tibet Kills Hundreds, Over 1,300 Missing; Two Estonians Feared Among Them
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Devastating Mudslide in Nepal/Tibet Kills Hundreds, Over 1,300 Missing; Two Estonians Feared Among Them

From Postimees · () Estonian

Translated from Estonian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A massive mudslide and flash flood occurred in the Nepal-China border region, killing at least 360 people.
  • Over 1,300 individuals are missing, and rescue efforts are ongoing in the devastated area.
  • Two Estonian citizens are feared to be among those missing following the disaster.

A catastrophic mudslide and flash flood has ravaged a border region between Nepal and China, leaving a trail of destruction and a mounting death toll. As of nearly two days after the disaster struck, authorities report that over 360 people have died. The surging waters and subsequent mudflow have buried vast areas, complicating rescue operations.

Rescue teams are engaged in a desperate search for more than 1,300 people who remain unaccounted for. The scale of the devastation is immense, with the landscape transformed into a deadly expanse of mud and debris. The urgency to find survivors is palpable as hopes dwindle with each passing hour.

Adding a personal dimension to the tragedy, it is feared that two Estonian citizens may be among the missing. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is reportedly monitoring the situation, though confirmation remains pending amidst the chaos of the disaster zone. The incident highlights the vulnerability of communities in remote, disaster-prone regions.

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Originally published by Postimees in Estonian. 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.