Death toll rises to 469 in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers worked through mud and debris Friday in areas devastated by a catastrophic flash flood along the Himalayan border between Nepal and China, continuing the search for hundreds of people still missing as the death toll rose and authorities warned that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding. Nepal police said Friday morning that the country’s death…
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers continued searching through debris and mud Friday for hundreds of people still unaccounted for, as the death toll from a devastating flash flood along Nepal's Himalayan border with China rose to 469. The toll, which was previously 390, has increased following ongoing recovery efforts. China reported three fatalities in Tibet, while both nations now confirm over 1,500 people are missing.
Authorities warn of additional flooding from a newly formed lake that overflowed due to the disaster. The lake, which holds around 2 million cubic meters of water, is set to receive an additional 3 million cubic meters over the next three days. Nepal and Chinese officials have urged residents in potentially affected regions to evacuate to safer locations.
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