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An avalanche caused the Bhotekoshi River to overflow, sending waves of water and mud that swept buildings and people away.
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Many of them were traveling to or from a Himalayan peak that is revered by Hindus as the spiritual home of the god Shiva.
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The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
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;Resize=(620)) Massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday killed at least 157 people and left hundreds of tourists — including 24 Canadians — workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some areas to a halt.
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