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The Guardian
Chinese rescuers find only ruins at border as Nepal requests victim ID
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused severe flooding affecting Nepal and Tibet, resulting in at least 579 deaths in Nepal and 7 in Tibet. Rescue teams, including a Chinese unit, reached the heavily damaged Gyirong border crossing, which was destroyed by the floodwaters, with aid efforts focusing on search, body identification, and infrastructure recovery. Authorities monitor ongoing flood risks from barrier lakes, with international assistance requested for transport and communication repairs but limited aid for search and rescue.
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