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Nepal Floods and Mudslides Kill at Least 160; Rescue Efforts Underway

From CBS News · () English

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  • Devastating flash floods and a mudslide on Nepal's northern border with China have killed at least 160 people.
  • Surveillance video captured the terrifying moments before the mudslide hit, showing people running for safety.
  • Rescue operations are currently underway, with the head of the International Red Cross delegation in Nepal providing an update.

Nepal is grappling with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods and a mudslide that tore through the country's northern border region near China, claiming the lives of at least 160 people.

Surveillance video out of Nepal shows people running just seconds before a devastating mudslide on the country's northern border with China.

— BBC NewsIntroducing the visual evidence of the disaster's onset.

Dramatic surveillance footage captured the terrifying scene, showing individuals desperately fleeing just moments before the destructive mudslide engulfed the area. The force of the water and debris swept through communities, leaving a trail of devastation.

Rescue efforts are now in full swing as authorities and aid organizations work to find survivors and provide assistance to those affected. David Fisher, the head of the International Red Cross delegation in Nepal, spoke with BBC News about the ongoing operations and the challenges faced on the ground.

Flash floods tore through the region killing at least 160 people and rescue efforts are underway.

— BBC NewsStating the immediate impact and ongoing response.

The scale of the disaster highlights the vulnerability of the region to extreme weather events, prompting urgent calls for improved disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.

BBC News spoke with David Fisher, the head of the International Red Cross delegation in Nepal.

— BBC NewsIndicating an expert source providing details on the rescue efforts.
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