News near Gyirong China
2 stories within reach of Gyirong China, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Nepal families hold symbolic funerals for bodies not yet found
Families in Nepal held symbolic funerals for loved ones still missing after the devastating floods and landslides that struck the Nepal-Tibet border region last week. The disaster has killed over 1,000 people, with nearly 4,000 still missing in Nepal. In Tibet, memorial ceremonies were held in the worst-hit Gyirong district, while China sent a second batch of aid to Nepal.
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Bhotekoshi flood ice mass estimated at 25 million cubic meters
An estimated 25 million cubic meters of ice and snow collapsed from the Langtang area in northern Nepal, triggering a massive flood in the Bhotekoshi River. The impact was compared to a bomb blast and a 5.2 magnitude earthquake, causing damage near the Rasuwagadhi border crossing. Scientists from several universities are studying the event.