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Daughter traces mother and aunt’s last known location in Nepal through TikTok video

Daughter traces mother and aunt’s last known location in Nepal through TikTok video

Summary

A flash flood in Nepal and Tibet killed at least 675 people and left over 3,000 missing, including 33 British nationals. A woman traced her missing mother and aunt’s last location to the Nepal-China border using a TikTok video posted just before the flood struck.

Key Facts

  • The flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, destroying villages and causing many deaths and missing persons.
  • At least 675 people have died, and more than 3,000 are reported missing.
  • Among the missing are 33 British citizens, including a 13-year-old child.
  • A UK team is scheduled to arrive in Kathmandu to assist.
  • Two missing women, Hemangini Jitendra Patel and Hema Sunil Amin, were on a pilgrimage and last seen near the Nepal-China Friendship Bridge.
  • Their daughter used a TikTok video made by their tour guide to confirm their location before the flood.
  • The flash flood followed a 5.2 magnitude seismic event near the Nepal-China border.
  • Families of the missing are trying to contact local guides and authorities and are considering their next steps amid challenging conditions.
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