Landslide and Flooding in Nepal Kill at Least 95, Displace Hundreds; Foreign Nationals Among Missing
A catastrophic landslide and flood in Nepal's Himalayan region, triggered by an earthquake, killed at least 95 people and left 341 missing, with many foreigners among the victims. The Nepali Army and police launched rescue operations amid difficult conditions. The disaster also affected Tibet, where three people died and 265 were missing.
Where Sources Diverge
The number of deaths reported varies between sources, with some citing 95 deaths and others suggesting the number could be higher.
Possibly several thousand dead
At least 95 people have died
Number of deaths in Nepal rises to nearly 100
At least nine people have died
The number of missing persons is not finalized, with varying figures reported across sources.
341 are considered missing
341 foreigners are currently missing
Among them are 384 tourists, 291 of whom are foreign nationals
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Landslides in the Himalayas are not uncommon, but the scale this time is extreme. That is the opinion of Mats Eriksson, head of department at the Swedish Geotechnical Institute. – It is a very large destruction, a great amount of infrastructure that has been destroyed and many human lives that have been lost, he says in Aktuellt.
The number of deaths following severe flooding in Nepal has increased. According to police reports, 95 people have died so far. Due to the difficult rescue operations, the situation remains unclear. The number of missing persons has not yet been finalized. According to the Nepalese tourism authority, 341 foreigners are currently missing. Among them could also be [...]
Floods have hit the Himalayan region in the border area of Nepal and Tibet. In Nepal, at least 95 people have died, 341 are considered missing. In Tibet, at least three people have died, 265 are considered missing. The Nepali army has been sent to the scene. NOVO, 17:20 At least three people have died, and...
At least nine people have died after a flood and landslide in Nepal, according to the police in the country, as reported by Reuters. More people are missing in the flood. Among them are 384 tourists, 291 of whom are foreign nationals, according to authorities. Nepal's foreign minister said it was an earthquake that triggered an ice and landslide, which then led to a flood. The landslide occurred in the border area between the countries in the Himalayas.