Nepal floods claim at least 22 lives

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Flash floods in the Himalayan border regions of Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 22 deaths with hundreds missing. Officials report major damage to infrastructure and calls for humanitarian aid from India and China are underway as rescue efforts intensify.

A ​total of 22 ‌bodies ⁠have ⁠been recovered ​after flash floods hit the Himalayan ‌border areas ​of ​Nepal ⁠and Tibet, ​a police ​official told Reuters on Wednesday.An avalanche of ice and rock triggered massive flash floods in Nepal, leaving hundreds of people missing while causing widespread damage to villages and infrastructure.Also read: India assures all possible humanitarian, relief assistance to flood-hit NepalOfficials said 384 tourists, including 291 from countries such as India, the United States, the United Kingdom and Malaysia, were reported missing.Nepal has urged both India and China to assist with the rescue efforts, said Sasmit Pokharel, a spokesperson for the Nepali government.The flash floods burried dozens of multi-storied buildings, trucks, and vans under vast quantities of mud in the district of Nuwakot, one of the worst-affected areas. Authorities have warned residents in several of Nepal, asking them to stay away from the banks of the Bhotekoshi, Trishuli, and Narayani rivers.PM Modi speaks with Nepal PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences over the loss of lives due to floods in the Himalayan nation. He assured that India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance.He said India stands firmly in solidarity with "sisters and brothers in Nepal" during this difficult time.Track live updates of Nepal flash floods hereThe PM said teams from both countries are coordinating closely in the rescue and relief efforts."Spoke to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and conveyed condolences on the loss of lives due to the floods in Nepal. The people of India stand in solidarity with their sisters and brothers in Nepal at this difficult time. India is ready to provide all possible humanitarian assistance to Nepal. Our teams are coordinating closely on rescue and relief efforts," PM Modi said in a post on X.The Indian Embassy in Nepal remains actively engaged with the authorities in Nepal for early rescue and relief of Indian nationals impacted by the severe flash floods.