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Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border

Flash flood in Nepal washes away villages, power projects near Tibet border
South China Morning Post Wednesday 26 August 2026, 07:42 UTC By Reuters 1 min read
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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...

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...
Nepal (LOCATION) Tibet (LOCATION) Himalayan (ORG) Syapru Besi (PERSON) the Bhotekoshi River (LOCATION)
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