Number of missing in Nepal, China floods soars to nearly 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages. The number of missing soared close to 3,000 Saturday, latest figures from both countries showed, with 633 bodies recovered — and reports of […]
A massive flood, likened to a tsunami, has claimed nearly 3,000 lives and left thousands missing in Nepal and China following a devastating event on August 26, 2026. The disaster affected vast energy infrastructure projects and pilgrims heading to Tibet's sacred Mount Kailash. Rescue teams are struggling to locate survivors and recover bodies, with fears of further flooding threatening the ongoing search.
In Nepal, 633 bodies have been recovered, and 933 hydropower workers are among those reported missing. In Tibet, 92 dead have been reported, with 554 still missing. Authorities in both countries are urging rescuers to take precautions as water dams have reportedly burst, posing new risks to ongoing rescue efforts.
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