The death toll from catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-China border has climbed to 177, with hundreds of locals and foreign tourists still unaccounted for. Dispelling initial rumors of an earthquake, the U.S. Geological Survey confirmed the disaster was triggered by a “glacial collapse and debris flow” that unleashed “catastrophic effects downstream.” In response, Nepal has deployed over 5,000 military and police personnel to search the devastated Bhotekoshi River region, while landslides on the Chinese side have severely damaged Gyirong Port, a vital international trade hub. A massive global relief effort is now underway, with countries and organizations—including the U.S., E.U., India, and China—rushing emergency funds, medical supplies, and temporary shelters to the hardest-hit areas.
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