What caused the catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-Tibet border?

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At least 95 people have been killed in massive floods that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday. Authorities on both sides fear the final number of casualties will be far higher amid massive destruction.

Here is a look at what caused the calamity, and where things stand now.

What happened?

Torrential floods swallowed roads, bridges, houses, and power projects in the border areas of Nepal, and triggered a mudslide that hit Gyirong Port, a major land crossing with neighbouring Tibet, cutting roads, communications, and power links to the area.

What caused the calamity?

It is suspected th...

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