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Flood Disaster: Miteri Bridge Collapse Leaves 18 Missing

7/8/2025

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A devastating flood on July 8 at the Nepal-China border led to the tragic collapse of the Miteri Bridge, leaving 18 individuals missing—12 Nepalis and 6 Chinese. The disaster has severely disrupted trade and damaged vital infrastructure, including the customs yard. Rescue efforts are currently underway, but rising water levels are complicating the situation, reminiscent of past catastrophic floods in Nepal.

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A devastating flood on July 8 at the Nepal-China border led to the tragic collapse of the Miteri Bridge, leaving 18 individuals missing—12 Nepalis and 6 Chinese. The disaster has severely disrupted trade and damaged vital infrastructure, including the customs yard. Rescue efforts are currently underway, but rising water levels are complicating the situation, reminiscent of past catastrophic floods in Nepal.