Flash flood hits Nepal-Tibet regions, nearly 100 dead, over 750, including 133 Indians missing

Nearly 100 people were killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, went missing after a massive flash flood originating in Tibet swept through central Nepal on Wednesday, devastating several towns and villages, washing away critical bridges, and crippling a dozen hydropower projects. The development comes after a sudden, massive flood swept through two central Nepal districts bordering Tibet killing four people, causing extensive damage at settlements along the river and damaging at least a dozen hydropower projects early Wednesday. At least 16 people have died so far, as per the Nepal government. 

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noted that the flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River at around 9 am (local time) coming from the Tibet side affecting Rasuwa and Dhading districts bordering Tibet and Nuwakot district, southwest of Kathmandu.

As per the statement by Nepal Tourism Board (NTB), a total of 384 travellers, 291 foreigners and 93 Nepalese nationals, went missing due to the Rasuwa floods. These travellers include 133 Indian tourists, 37 NRIs and remaining tourists from USA, Malaysia, UK, South Africa, Australia and Netherlands. The Nepal Tourism Board also issued a toll free emergency number 1234 or hotline 1144 or tourist police 9851289445 for help.