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Nepal-Tibet border disaster: Over 900 missing after glacier flood, hundreds feared dead
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Nepal-Tibet border disaster: Over 900 missing after glacier flood, hundreds feared dead

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

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

At a glance

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  • A flood caused by a glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border has resulted in over 900 missing people and at least 350 deaths in Nepal.
  • Hundreds of foreign tourists from countries including India, the U.S., and the UK are among the missing.
  • Rescue efforts are ongoing as the death toll continues to rise hourly.

Rescue operations are underway on the border of Nepal and Tibet following a catastrophic flood triggered by a glacier collapse. The disaster has left over 900 people missing and claimed at least 350 lives in Nepal, with the death toll expected to rise.

The number of dead on the Nepal-Tibet border is rising by the hour.

Describing the escalating death toll from the disaster.

The affected area is a popular pilgrimage route to Mount Kailash. Among the missing are hundreds of foreign tourists from various countries, including India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada. Families of those missing are anxiously awaiting news, with some traveling from afar for pilgrimages that have turned tragic.

One family from Texas, the Ahujas, arrived in the region to celebrate a 60th birthday pilgrimage when the sudden floodwaters swept through. Their daughters are desperately hoping for their parents' safe return. Similarly, a travel agency from southern India organized a trip for 60 people, 34 of whom are now missing, including the tour guide and son of the agency owner.

Hundreds of tourists from India, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Italy, and Canada are also listed as missing on both sides of the border.

Highlighting the international scope of the tragedy.

The scale of the disaster underscores the vulnerability of regions prone to glacial activity and the risks associated with high-altitude tourism. The ongoing search for survivors continues amidst challenging conditions, as the international community watches with concern.

We love them very much and just want them to come home.

โ€” Shreya and Ashna AhujaExpressing their deep affection and hope for their missing parents who were on a pilgrimage.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. 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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