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Over 130 Stranded in Tibet After Nepal Landslides Block Roads

Heavy rains and flooding have triggered landslides in Nepal, cutting off key routes and complicating rescue efforts in Tibet.

  • Tourists, migrant workers, and businesspeople are among those trapped in the mountainous town of Zhentang.
  • Rescue operations are underway, with evacuees facing challenges due to difficult terrain and ongoing adverse weather.
  • The region has experienced steady rain since Saturday, causing severe landslides and mudslides.
  • Power and communication lines were initially cut off but have since been restored.
  • The annual monsoon rains have caused widespread flooding and landslides, killing dozens in Nepal and affecting neighboring India.
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