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Flash flood warning in Nepal after 5.1-magnitude earthquake hits China; evacuation near Trishuli
The 5.1-magnitude earthquake was recorded in Longchang City in Sichuan Province, southwestern China, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said.
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- Why it matters
- A burst dam in Tibet is sending flood waters toward Nepal's Trishuli River area, forcing evacuations of residents in the immediate path of the flood.
- Most affected
- Residents near Trishuli, Nepal — Facing evacuation orders due to flooding from the burst dam.
- Likely next
- Whether the flood reaches populated areas along Trishuli and what the actual extent of damage or displacement is.