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China-Nepal Border, July 08 (ANI): A total of 18 people, including 12 Nepali and six Chinese nationals, are missing in the flood along the Nepal-China border. The massive flood in the Lhendekhola that flows towards Nepal from Tibet along the border with Nepal on Tuesday morning has washed away bridges and vehicles. The flood has also swept out sections of the Pasang Lhamu Highway, cutting off vehicular access to Rasuwagadhi and severely disrupting connectivity in Rasuwa district."18 people, including 3 Police Officials, 9 Locals, and 6 Chinese nationals, have been confirmed missing after the flooding incident. According to authorities, the flood caused by intense rainfall blocked the Syafrubesi-Rasuwagadhi section of the highway under Gosainkunda Rural Municipality-2, triggering landslides and severe road erosion. The disruption has hindered both transportation and ongoing rescue operations in the affected areas. The Armed Police Force (APF) Nepal reported that the Bhotekoshi River's surging waters also swept away eight electric vehicles from an EV charging station in Timure and nine container units from the Rasuwa Customs Yard.
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00:00A total of 18 people, including 12 Nepali and 6 Chinese nationals, are missing in the
00:09flood along the Nepal-China border.
00:12The massive flood in the Lehende Khola that flows towards Nepal from Tibet along the border
00:17with Nepal on Tuesday morning has washed away bridges and vehicles.
00:23The flood has also swept out sections of the Pasang Lahamu Highway, cutting off vehicular
00:28access to Rasuwa Gadi and severely disrupting connectivity in Rasuwa district.
00:3318 people, including three police officials, nine locals and six Chinese nationals have
00:39been confirmed missing after the flooding incident.
00:43According to authorities, the flood caused by intense rainfall blocked the Siafru-Besi-Rasuwa
00:49Gadi section of the highway under Gosai Kundu Rural Municipality 2, triggering landslides
00:55and severe road erosion.
00:57The disruption has hindered both transportation and ongoing rescue operations in the affected
01:03areas.
01:04The Armed Police Force, Nepal, reported that the Bhote-Koshi River's surging waters also
01:09swept away eight electric vehicles from an EV charging station in Timur and nine container
01:16units from the Rasuwa Customs Yard.
01:17the

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