India sends more aid, looks at bailey bridges to help Nepal efforts as death toll rises to 359
On Thursday night, the death toll from a flash flood in Nepal climbed to 359, with hundreds still missing a day after the disaster. The Ministry of External Affairs in India reported that at least 290 Indians were still unaccounted for, with many stranded on the Chinese side of the Sino-Nepal border. India is coordinating with Nepal and China to aid in the rescue efforts.
The Meteorology Department of Nepal warned of a significant barrier lake forming on the Tibetan side, which could pose a further threat. India has sent 47.5 tonnes of emergency supplies to Nepal and is planning to provide Bailey bridges to assist with the rescue and relief efforts, as many bridges have been destroyed by the floods.
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