Avalanche triggers massive flood in western Nepal

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Avalanche from Annapurna Mountain range triggered flood in Seti River in western Nepal on Saturday morning.

According to locals, four people have been killed and over 50 have gone missing in the flood including three Russian tourists.

The massive flood swept away five trucks, bridges, dozens of houses, trees and encroached agricultural fields. Two buses carrying students for a picnic at Khaarapani have also been swept away by the flood.

Meanwhile, Nepal Army personnel and Nepal Police have reached Kaski for the relief, the eKantipur.com reported.

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