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Aug 26 – At least nine people have been killed in massive floods that struck the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China’s Tibet on Wednesday. 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. Dozens of people have also been injured. WHAT CAUSED THE CALAMITY? It is suspected that an earthquake struck the…
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