More than 150 dead after crushing floodwaters wipe out villages on Nepal-China border | CNN

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This article documents human rights concerns or humanitarian issues using credible institutional sources. It is not considered a psychological operation.

This article is not considered a psychological operation. It reports on the devastating flash floods in Nepal and China caused by a landslide that blocked the Bhote Koshi river, likely triggered by a glacier collapse, resulting in over 150 confirmed deaths and hundreds missing, including many foreign tourists. The article details the ongoing rescue efforts, particularly the challenges faced by Chinese teams trying to reach the isolated Gyirong border port due to blocked roads, mudslides, and hazardous conditions.

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