Nepal: More than 1000 people missing after flash floods – 359 fatalities
More than 350 people died in the area, and the death toll may continue to rise. At least eight Germans are among those missing.
A devastating flash flood in the border region between Nepal and China has left a trail of destruction, with over 1,000 people still missing. The disaster has claimed at least 359 lives, with 826 people missing in Nepal, including nearly 650 foreigners. Many bodies were found kilometres downstream at the Indian border, with some recovered only as partial remains.
Over 5,000 rescue personnel from the army and police are deployed, with international aid also initiated, and nearly 240 people have been airlifted to safety so far. At least eight Germans are among those missing in Nepal.
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