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Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border
🌍 GlobalAug 26, 2026 07:42SRC: SOUTH CHINA MORNING POSTBY: Reuters
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A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties. The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, urging those living on the banks of the Bhotekoshi River to seek higher ground. Videos shared by police and others
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A massive flash flood in the Himalayan nation of Nepal washed away villages while damaging roads, bridges and power projects in a region bordering Tibet, authorities said on Wednesday, as they warned against the risk of casualties.
The areas of Syapru Besi and Timure in the mountainous district of Rasuwa, with a population of about 50,000, were severely affected, officials said, urging those living on the banks of the Bhotekoshi River to seek higher ground.
Videos shared by police and others...
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