Nepal Flood Disrupts China Trade
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A devastating flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district has destroyed the Rasuwagadhi customs yard, disrupting the main trade route with China. This event occurs just ahead of festival season, impacting crucial trade.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises to 616; Seven Dead in Tibet
The death toll from a destructive flood in Nepal's Bhote Koshi river basin has climbed to 616, according to the latest figures from Nepal's police. The disaster, which struck on Wednesday, also resulted in seven fatalities in the Tibetan county of Gyriong, southwest China. Rescue teams are continuing their efforts to find the missing amidst the widespread devastation. Authorities have recovered mo…
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Nepal seeks technical aid, not search and rescue, after deadly flood
Nepal requires foreign assistance in specialized and technical fields where its expertise is lacking, following a devastating flood that struck its border with China earlier this week. However, the co…
Nepal seeks technical aid, not search and rescue, after devastating flood
Nepal requires international support focused on specialized technical areas rather than general search and rescue efforts in the wake of a devastating flood that struck its border with China. Foreign …
China raises Tibet flood death toll to seven, 554 missing
The number of fatalities from a devastating flood in the Tibetan county of Gyirong has climbed to seven, according to Chinese state media. The number of missing persons has been revised to 554, a slig…
Nepal, China resume flood rescue as lake threat eases; death toll exceeds 500
Rescue operations in the flood-stricken Himalayas have resumed between Nepal and China after a brief suspension due to concerns over an overflowing glacial lake. The immediate threat of further devast…
