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New Zealanders Escape Nepal Flood | Auckland News
Eight New Zealanders narrowly escaped a catastrophic flash flood in Nepal after crossing the Gyirong border a day early—just in time to avoid the disaster that killed over 1200 and left more than 4000 missing, including five New Zealanders. The flood, triggered by a glacial collapse, obliterated the Himalayan valley where the group had been trekking on a sacred pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a revered site for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. While the eight survivors are safe, officials remain silent on the fate of the missing, as rescue efforts continue amid treacherous conditions. Despite the…
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