NewzA massive flash flood and devastating landslide struck northern Nepal near the border with China on Wednesday, resulting in a severe loss of life. According to an updated emergency management report released on Friday, the disaster caused at least 579 fatalities on the Nepalese side.
In addition to the casualties reported by Nepalese authorities, the disaster also impacted the neighboring region. Chinese authorities confirmed an additional five deaths on their side of the border, bringing the combined known death toll from the transboundary event to 584.
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