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More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

First reported 2026-10-12 08:06 UTC · Updated 2026-10-13 03:09 UTC · 2 independent sources

It was a detour that saved his life. Malaysian Low Hock Meng, a 71-year-old veteran trekker, had set off on his own in Nepal. He wanted to explore the Tamang trail, Langtang Valley and Gosaikunda. Along his journey, he made the decision to visit the Nagathali viewpoint for a glimpse of Tibet on…

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  1. 2026-10-12 08:06 UTCStraits Times · straitstimes.com ↗
  2. 2026-10-12 16:37 UTCCNA same text as Straits Times · channelnewsasia.com ↗
  3. 2026-10-13 01:48 UTCJapan Times same text as Straits Times · japantimes.co.jp ↗
  4. 2026-10-13 03:09 UTCSCMP · scmp.com ↗

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