Nepal, China floods: Nearly 3,000 missing, 633 dead

Rescue teams in Nepal and China are battling to locate thousands of people missing after devastating floods swept through the Himalayan region. The disaster has resulted in a significant loss of life, with 633 bodies recovered so far, according to Punch. Nearly 3,000 people are missing, with 1,924 reported missing in Nepal and 558 in Tibet, as per Daily Times.

The floods, which occurred on August 26, caused widespread destruction and engulfed villages. Rescue teams are working to find survivors, but the efforts are being hindered by the vast scale of the disaster. The Isha Foundation has reported 77 of its pilgrims missing, who were returning from the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage when the flood struck.

The death toll stands at 626 in Nepal, according to police, and seven in Tibet, with officials warning that the figures could rise as teams reach more areas. The disaster has caused immense destruction, with many villages affected and thousands of people displaced or missing.

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