Landslide death toll in Nepal rises to 974
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- The death toll from a landslide in northern Nepal has risen to 974 as of August 31 at 8:00 p.m. local time, according to Nepalese police cited by China Central Television.
- The flood, triggered by a landslide on the border with China about 20 km northwest of Rasuwagadhi border crossing on August 26, sent water, dirt and rocks over 70 km down the riverbed, destroying settlements and flooding large areas.
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Why It Matters
A flood struck northern Nepal on the morning of August 26, caused by a landslide on the border with China about 20 kilometers northwest of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. A powerful flow of water, dirt and rocks rushed over 70 kilometers down the riverbed, destroying nearby settlements and flooding large areas.
BEIJING, September 1. /TASS/. The landslide death toll in Nepal has risen to 974, China Central Television reported, citing the latest data from the Nepalese police.
The death toll stood at 974 as of 8:00 p.m. local time on August 31.
A flood struck northern Nepal on the morning of August 26. According to preliminary reports, the flooding was caused by a landslide on the border with China, about 20 kilometers northwest from the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. A powerful flow of water, dirt and rocks rushed over 70 kilometers down the riverbed, destroying nearby settlements and flooding large areas.
Open Questions
- What is the exact number of injured or missing persons?
- Are rescue and relief operations still ongoing?
- What is the estimated economic damage from the disaster?
