Live: Hundreds missing as rescuers race to find survivors after deadly Nepal-Tibet floods
Experts warned that a blockage remaining upstream could trigger another flood.
Rescue teams in Nepal and Tibet are desperately searching for hundreds of people missing following devastating floods and landslides. At least 160 lives have been claimed in the disaster that occurred on Wednesday (August 26) when a massive mass of rock, snow, and ice reportedly collapsed into a river near the border. Entire villages and market areas have been obliterated, while infrastructure including roads, homes, and power systems have been obliterated.
Nepali authorities report that over 400 tourists, including numerous foreigners, remain unaccounted for. On the Chinese side, state media confirmed three fatalities and 265 individuals still missing. The true cause of the disaster continues to be investigated, and experts have cautioned that a lingering blockage upstream could precipitate another flood. Live coverage will provide the most recent updates.
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