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Himalayan Disaster Claims Over 900 Lives | Rochester News
A catastrophic glacial collapse in the Himalayas has triggered deadly flash floods, killing over 900 people and leaving more than 4,700 missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams, including international forces, battle treacherous terrain to reach survivors trapped in hydropower tunnels and remote villages. Satellite data reveals the glacier’s sudden rupture caused a seismic event, unleashing a torrent of rocks and meltwater that obliterated homes and infrastructure. With nearly 600 foreigners among the missing and confirmed deaths, the disaster’s scale is staggering — and recovery efforts…
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