Rescue teams race to find survivors of Nepal flash floods as risk of fresh flooding grows
Confirmed death toll rises to 469, with almost 1,000 others still missing, including at least 540 foreigners; lake formed by debris could soon burst, disaster management body warns The post Rescue teams race to find survivors of Nepal flash floods as risk of fresh flooding grows appeared first on The Times of Israel .
Good morning! Two new lakes on the border between Nepal and China have raised concerns among both nations, as they threaten an already critical flood situation in the region. Over 450 lives have already been lost due to floods along the Himalayan river valleys. The cause of the recent wall of water, mud, and debris remains under investigation.
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