News near Langtang Valley
2 stories within reach of Langtang Valley, published in the last 7 days and gathered from Malaysian news sources.
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Floods in Nepal: Still no news, mother dreams of Muhammad Muhaimin's return
The family of missing Malaysian hiker Muhammad Muhaimin Azhad pleads for updates as search operations continue after floods and landslides in Nepal. His parents, speaking from their home in Penang, express hope and anxiety.
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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.