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A landslide on the border between Nepal and Tibet has left at least 31 dead and hundreds missing, including 291 foreign tourists.

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Sudden and massive flash floods struck northern Nepal near the border with China and Tibet on Wednesday, caused by a devastating swell of the Bhotekoshi River in the mountainous Rasuwa district. The disaster swept through villages, causing widespread damage to infrastructure and resulting in at least 22 fatalities.

In the aftermath of the deluge, authorities launched search operations for hundreds of missing individuals, which include tourists, workers, and locals. Official reports indicate that 384 tourists, including 291 foreign nationals, remain unaccounted for following the disaster.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

WPLG Local 10 (Miami, US) Focuses broadly on the general casualties and infrastructural destruction.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Article 1 Highlights the high number of missing foreign and domestic tourists.
Infobae (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - Article 2 Emphasizes the specific geographic location and the rising death toll.
Read the full story at the source Prensa Libre (Guatemala City, Guatemala) · GT
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