Vic shared this news with me this morning.
Massive landslide hits river near Nepal capital
2 August 2014
A massive landslide has buried dozens of homes in Nepal, with four people confirmed dead so far, say police.
The landslide has blocked the Sunkoshi river, east of the capital Kathmandu, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and move to higher ground.
Officials said army technicians would be sent in to unblock the river and allow the water to run off.
There are fears that the death toll will rise, as rescue work continues in the district of Sindhupalchowk.
Sindhupalchowk is 120 kilometers (75 miles) east of Kathmandu.
The Arniko highway to Tibet has been closed.
Landslides are common during the June-September monsoon season in Nepal.
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