Number of missing in deadly Nepal, China floods jumps past 2,400
NUWAKOT: The number of people missing in Nepal and China surpassed 2,400 Friday, underscoring the scale of the disaster days after a tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept away villages and killed hundreds.
The death toll from the deadly floods in Nepal and China has surpassed 2,400, highlighting the devastating impact of the disaster. Rescuers are working through mud and debris but face the threat of further flooding. So far, 586 bodies have been recovered, with some bodies swept downstream as far as India. Over 933 hydropower workers have been added to the list of missing persons, along with trekkers and pilgrims to Mount Kailash.
Families in Nepal's capital have been desperate to find their loved ones, with posters displaying photos and names. The disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a massive flow of debris, creating large lakes that pose a direct threat to rescue workers. The Nepali police urged all rescuers to move to a safe location due to a potential dam burst on the Tibetan side.
China suspended rescue operations in the hardest-hit area of Gyirong due to the risk of renewed flooding. President Xi Jinping offered China's assistance to Nepal's emergency operations. Rescue teams have been struggling to reach survivors in affected zones, where food and water supplies are dwindling. Some 350 workers and residents have been rescued from the Trishuli 3A hydropower project, but efforts continue to save over 100 people still trapped. Survivors in a makeshift hospital are anxiously awaiting news of their missing family members.
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