Over 1,400 missing after landslide flood in China and Nepal
Nearly 1,400 people went missing after floods in China and Nepal.
Consensus
- A landslide triggered by an earthquake caused a flood in northern Nepal and Tibet, China.
- The flood occurred near the border crossing at Gyirong (Zhilong) between China and Nepal.
- At least 165 people died in Nepal, and at least three died in China.
- More than 1,400 people are reported missing across both countries.
- The flood affected areas along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers in Nepal.
- The disaster caused damage to 14 hydropower facilities in Nepal.
- The Chinese side reported 558 missing in Tibet, including 260 foreign nationals.
- The Nepalese side reported 826 missing, with about 600 of them being tourists.
- Two residents from Resuo district in Nepal were rescued.
- Russian citizens were among those missing in Nepal, with at least four reported to be in the affected area.
Points of divergence
- The number of missing in Nepal is 826, with approximately 600 being tourists. — interfax
- The number of missing in China is 558, with 260 being foreign nationals. — vedomosti
- The number of dead in Nepal is at least 157, according to Ratopati. — vedomosti
- The number of dead in China is at least three. — interfax
- The number of dead in China is not yet confirmed. — vedomosti
- The flood was caused by a glacial avalanche triggered by an earthquake, followed by a debris flow. — interfax
- The flood was caused by an earthquake and subsequent landslide. — vedomosti
- The flood hit the districts of Rasuwa, Dhading, and Nuwakot in Nepal. — vedomosti
- The flood occurred on the Lhende Khola river, about 20 km northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. — interfax
Coverage (5 sources)
- After landslide on border of Nepal and China, 261 foreigners missing — Коммерсантъ
- Nearly 1,400 people missing after floods in China and Nepal — Интерфакс
- Number of people missing after landslide on China-Nepal border exceeded 550 — Интерфакс
- In China after the landslide 558 people are missing, three died — Ведомости
- Number of people missing due to landslide in China increased to 558, including 260 foreigners — Вести