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Nepal Rebuilds Border Early-Warning System After Deadly Flood

Nepal plans to rebuild a landslide early-warning system on its China border following a deadly glacial flood.

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A glacial flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district killed more than 1,000 people and nearly 4,000 are still missing. [1] At least 1,114 people have died in both Nepal and China due to the disaster, with the vast majority of fatalities occurring in Nepal. [2] Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing seismic sensors, cameras, and a satellite link, according to two Nepali government sources. [3] Priya Adhikari completed about 100 rescue missions in six days during the floods and landslides that affected Nepal. [4] Priya Adhikari, 41, is Nepal's first female helicopter captain. [5] One source stated that the landscape is adjusting after the mega event, so it could trigger a few more landslides. [6] Priya Adhikari has experience in high-altitude rescue, having flown to about 6,200 meters to rescue injured climbers. [7] Priya Adhikari's most challenging rescue operation was in the flood-affected Timure area of Rasuwa district in Nepal. [8]
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  1. A glacial flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district killed more than 1,000 people and nearly 4,000 are still missing. · The Jerusalem Post
  2. At least 1,114 people have died in both Nepal and China due to the disaster, with the vast majority of fatalities occurring in Nepal. · The Jerusalem Post
  3. Nepal plans to rebuild an early-warning system for landslides on part of its border with China, installing seismic sensors, cameras, and a satellite link, according to two Nepali government sources. · The Jerusalem Post
  4. Priya Adhikari completed about 100 rescue missions in six days during the floods and landslides that affected Nepal. · Amarujala
  5. Priya Adhikari, 41, is Nepal's first female helicopter captain. · Amarujala
  6. One source stated that the landscape is adjusting after the mega event, so it could trigger a few more landslides. · The Jerusalem Post
  7. Priya Adhikari has experience in high-altitude rescue, having flown to about 6,200 meters to rescue injured climbers. · Amarujala
  8. Priya Adhikari's most challenging rescue operation was in the flood-affected Timure area of Rasuwa district in Nepal. · Amarujala
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