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Flash flood in Tibet leaves 261 foreign nationals missing, including 49 Indians
A flash flood hit Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, on August 26, leaving at least 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries unaccounted for, including 49 Indians, Chinese officials said.
At least 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries, including 49 Indians, remained unaccounted for after a flash flood hit Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, on August 26, Chinese officials said at a media briefing on Sunday.
The figures were released following a joint search and verification exercise conducted by Chinese foreign affairs, public security, culture and tourism, and emergency management departments. Nepal accounted for the largest number of missing foreign nationals at 104, followed by India with 49, Latvia with 33, the United States with 18, and Britain with 15. Six nationals each from Canada and Australia were also among the missing.
The report noted that a large number of Indian pilgrims were in Tibet for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, which had resumed amid improved ties between India and China.
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Flash flood in Tibet leaves 261 foreign nationals missing, including 49 Indians
A flash flood hit Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, on August 26, leaving at least 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries unaccounted for, including 49 Indians, Chinese officials said.
At least 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries, including 49 Indians, remained unaccounted for after a flash flood hit Gyirong Port, a key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet, on August 26, Chinese officials said at a media briefing on Sunday.
The figures were released following a joint search and verification exercise conducted by Chinese foreign affairs, public security, culture and tourism, and emergency management departments. Nepal accounted for the largest number of missing foreign nationals at 104, followed by India with 49, Latvia with 33, the United States with 18, and Britain with 15. Six nationals each from Canada and Australia were also among the missing.
The report noted that a large number of Indian pilgrims were in Tibet for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, which had resumed amid improved ties between India and China.
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