Nearly 2,500 missing as Nepal, China step up flood rescue efforts

Rescue efforts are underway in Nepal and China following a devastating flash flood that has left hundreds dead and thousands missing. At least 579 people have been confirmed dead, with 1,924 people still unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreigners from several countries.

The disaster, caused by a glacial collapse, triggered a vast flow of icy debris and mud that swept away villages and killed hundreds. According to various reports, nationals from several countries are among the missing, including nine Koreans, a Japanese family of five, and at least 38 Australians.

Rescuers are battling through mud and debris to find survivors, with emergency teams recovering 584 bodies so far. The threat of new floods looms, and Nepali police have urged all rescuers to move to a safe location due to the risk of further flooding.

Brief written by urgent.news from Business Standard IN, The Korea Times, Malay Mail, Japan Times, The Age — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.