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Flash flooding in Rasuwa-Gyirong border region results in 160 confirmed fatalities
The Diplomat·CN · NP·about 5 hours ago
A rapid-onset flash flood event in the Himalayan region of Nepal has resulted in severe infrastructure destruction and hindered evacuation efforts. The event highlights the extreme vulnerability of mountainous terrain to sudden hydrological surges, though the specific casualty count and total economic impact remain under assessment.