Death toll from Nepal-Tibet floods rises to over 600
Heavy rain is complicating an already difficult rescue effort, as hundreds remain missing three days after deadly flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border region.
Over 600 deaths have been reported in the aftermath of devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, with rescue operations searching for hundreds of missing individuals entering its fourth day. Both Nepal and China estimate that nearly 3,000 people are still missing, with 682 bodies recovered in Nepal and seven in Tibet.
The flood was triggered by a glacial collapse on Wednesday, sending rock, ice, mud, and debris surging through Himalayan mountain river systems. Heavy rain is hampering aerial rescue efforts in Nepal, where the army has halted helicopter operations until weather conditions improve. Rescuers are grappling with thick mud layers and challenging mountain tunnels, making it difficult to locate trapped individuals.
Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal has requested specialized tunnel rescue teams from India to aid in the recovery efforts. Nepal may require $4 billion to $5 billion to rebuild, which is nearly a tenth of the country's economy.
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