Glacial collapse triggers deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds missing

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Glacial collapse triggers deadly floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving hundreds missing
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Flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, caused by a glacial collapse rather than an earthquake, have killed many and left hundreds missing as rescuers race to reach affected communities; scientists say climate-driven glacier instability may play a factor, while authorities warn of potential secondary flooding from debris and river blockages as international partners mobilize aid.

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