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Eight killed in avalanche triggered flood in Nepal | As many as 8 bodies have been recovered so far as a major avalanche in Annapurna range triggered a massive flood in Seti River in Kaski district of western Nepal
Saturday. Dozens of people have been missing in the avalanche flood including
three Russian tourists. Three people have been rescued alive but it is feared
that the number of death tolls could rise. The flood also caused massive destruction
to human settlement around the area. Deputy Inspector General of Police Rajendra
Bhandaree told Xinhua that people are terrorized as the flood is moving towards
Ramghat of Pokhara. Nepali Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has directed all rescue
agencies in the country to prompt immediate and efficient actions for rescue operations.
Police and army rescue team have already been mobilized in the area.
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