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As a massive flood covering the border region between Nepal and China's Tibet left more than 165 dead and over 1,000 missing, the Nepal cricket team competing overseas bowed its head in memory of the victims back home.
Reuters reported on the 27th (Korea time) that "a massive flood in Nepal and Tibet has left about 1,500 people missing, including more than 700 foreigners," adding that "a giant wall of mud and rock collapsed from rivers in the Himalayas, triggering catastrophic flash floods."
It further stated, "Released footage shows an enormous volume of water and debris sweeping over border checkpoints, carrying dozens of people away," and reported that "the fierce current flowed downstream, washing away homes, roads, and power facilities in Nepal."
In particular, the flood also covered roads connecting Kathmandu in Nepal and Lhasa in Tibet, which are heavily used by pilgrims and tourists, further escalating the damage.
Even worse, entire villages have been wiped out in the affected areas.
Nepal police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kaple said, "Search operations have resumed, and as more bodies are expected to be found, the death toll is likely to rise."
Foreign casualties are also significant. Reuters explained that "of the 826th people missing in Nepal, nearly 500 are foreigners," noting that among tourists from over 20 countries who are missing, there are 177 Indians, 63 Americans, 34 Australians, 33 British nationals, and 25 Canadians.
It further added, "Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that it has lost contact with 55 of its citizens, but casualties have not been officially confirmed."
The damage in China's Tibet region is also severe.
Reuters reported that "according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, 558 people are missing in Zhonggong County, Tibet," adding that "260 of them are foreigners. The death toll on the Chinese side has been recorded at three."
Currently, over 5,000 soldiers and police rescue personnel have been deployed in Nepal to search for survivors. Operations are also underway to deliver emergency supplies such as tents and food to isolated areas using helicopters.
As the worst natural disaster strikes their homeland, plunging the Nepali people into grief, the Nepal cricket team competing thousands of kilometers away also paid tribute to the victims.
On this day, Australia's SBS reported that "Nepal cricket players observed a one-minute silence before the match in Darwin, Australia, to honor the flood victims."
The Nepal cricket team is currently participating in the Top End Series in the Northern Territory of Australia. Even as a major disaster unfolded back home, the players had to proceed with their scheduled tournament.
Before the match held at Darwin's Gardens Oval, the players observed one minute of silence to mourn the victims.
This was also a special moment for Nepali expatriates who visited the venue. One Nepali spectator said, "We are far from our homeland, and so much is happening back home," adding, "Still, there is something we can celebrate at this very moment. The Woo Ri (CEO) team is performing very well, making this a proud moment for us here."
Regarding the pre-match silence, he added, "I think it was a beautiful gesture of consideration," expressing his gratitude.
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