Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China were 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 entire villages. The latest figures from both countries put the number of missing close to 3,000, with 633 bodies recovered — and reports of some dead possibly swept downstream as far away as India. Rescue…
In the aftermath of a devastating flood in Nepal and China, rescuers are struggling to locate thousands of people missing in the region. The latest figures indicate that the number of missing individuals is nearing 3,000, with 633 bodies already recovered. Reports suggest that some of the deceased may have been swept downstream as far as India.
Rescue worker Kawan Koirala from Nepal's Scout Disaster Response Team described the muddy conditions as "leg-sucking," while admitting it was a traumatic experience for the first time. Survivors are desperate to locate their loved ones, with relatives gathered at rescue hubs, anxiously awaiting news. The disaster, caused by a glacial collapse on the Tibet-Nepal border, has left entire villages destroyed, with homes and settlements swept away.
The Red Cross estimates that up to 93,000 people may have been affected, and fears of further flooding have intensified the search efforts.
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