Nepal-Tibet floods: Death toll hits 362 as more than 1,400 remain missing
The death toll from devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border has risen to at least 362.
A devastating flood caused by glacial collapse has struck the Nepal-Tibet border, leaving at least 362 people dead and over 1,400 missing. Entire villages were swept away by the immense wall of freezing water and mud, destroying homes and infrastructure. Foreign tourists, including Hindu pilgrims en route to Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash, are among the missing.
Nepali soldiers are using sniffer dogs to search for bodies buried under the debris. The disaster was triggered by a glacial collapse upstream, causing seismic activity and downstream impacts in both Nepal and Tibet. Experts warn of the risk of further floods as water is trapped behind debris blocking the valley. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the country to stand together and provide immediate relief to affected families.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has visited the affected area to oversee emergency rescue and relief work. Climate change is increasing the risks of glacial lake floods and glacial collapses, with fears of more potential floods remaining.
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