Bidur, Nepal, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Pilgrims seeking peace caught in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods

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2026-08-28

They came to the Himalayas seeking spiritual renewal, drawn by Tibet's sacred, snow-capped Mount Kailash. Instead, many pilgrims were caught in deadly floods that tore through the Nepal-Tibet region, wiping out entire villages. "I saw two buses carrying Indian pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar," said 27-year-old Laloma, a Nepali mother. She was rescued on Thursday from Nepal's devastated area of Syabrubesi, along with her infant son and husband, aft......

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