Himalayan Floods Leave About 1,400 Dead and More Than 5,000 Missing
Translated from Lithuanian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Flash floods in the Himalayas have killed about 1,400 people, most of them in Nepal, while 43 died in Tibet.
- More than 5,000 people remain missing, including workers who may be trapped in tunnels and mines.
- The floods destroyed 11 hydropower plants and a solar energy facility, while specialists from India, China and South Korea assist Nepalโs army with rescue efforts.
Flash floods in the Himalayas have killed about 1,400 people, with most deaths reported in Nepal. Forty-three people were killed in Tibet, and more than 5,000 remain missing.
Search and rescue operations are still under way. Many of the missing are workers who may be trapped in tunnels and mines, according to the report.
The floods also destroyed 11 hydropower plants and a solar energy facility. Specialists from India, China and South Korea are helping the Nepalese army in the search and rescue effort.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. 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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