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Space images released: See the damage after devastating flood, search for over 300 people and tourists
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Space images released: See the damage after devastating flood, search for over 300 people and tourists

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Satellite images reveal the extent of damage caused by devastating floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
  • Rescue efforts are underway to find over 300 people and tourists missing after the disaster.
  • The floods have inundated houses and caused significant destruction in the affected region.

Satellite imagery has been released, offering a stark view of the devastation wrought by recent flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border. The images highlight the widespread destruction, with houses submerged and landscapes dramatically altered by the torrent of mud and water.

Rescue operations are currently in full swing as authorities work to locate more than 300 individuals, including numerous tourists, who remain unaccounted for following the disaster. The scale of the flooding has overwhelmed local response capabilities, necessitating a significant mobilization of resources.

The floods, which occurred on Wednesday, burst from riverbanks, carrying a destructive mix of mud and debris. This deluge inundated buildings and triggered a desperate search for survivors amidst the wreckage. The full extent of the damage is still being assessed, but the satellite images underscore the severity of the event.

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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.