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Nepal-Tibet floods devastate landscapes, leaving destruction in pictures

From Daily Star · () English

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  • Devastating floods and landslides have impacted areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, submerging or destroying homes, roads, and bridges.
  • Images show the extensive damage, including mud covering properties and buildings in Nepal's Nuwakot district and the Gyirong region of Tibet.
  • Survivors are being transported to safety via heavy machinery as rescue efforts continue amidst the widespread destruction.

Dramatic images reveal the extensive devastation caused by flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border. The natural disaster has submerged or destroyed vital infrastructure, including homes, roads, and bridges, leaving a trail of destruction.

Photographs from Nepal's Nuwakot district show mud engulfing properties and buildings following a flash flood in Trishuli. Similar scenes unfold in the Gyirong region of Tibet, where CCTV footage captured a wall of mud and water demolishing structures near the Nepal-China border.

Satellite imagery further illustrates the scale of the disaster, comparing the valleys near the border before and after the floods. The images highlight the dramatic transformation of the landscape due to the overwhelming force of the water and debris.

Rescue operations are underway, with survivors being transported to safer locations using heavy machinery. The images capture the immediate aftermath of the disaster, underscoring the urgent need for relief and recovery efforts in the affected regions.

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Originally published by Daily Star 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.