Nepal: Glacial collapse leaves 3,000 missing
Rescue and relief efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hampered this Sunday by heavy rain and rising river levels. The latest figures following Wednesday’s flash floods put the death toll at 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing. Nepal’s disaster authorities are urging rescue teams to “exercise caution”, warning that bad weather, swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding could…
Rescue efforts in Nepal and Tibet have been hindered by heavy rain and rising river levels. A glacial collapse on the China-Nepal border triggered flash floods, sending a wall of water and debris downstream. According to reports, 750 people have been confirmed dead, and over 3,000 remain missing.
The US Geological Survey attributed the disaster to a glacial collapse. Rescuers are battling through challenging conditions, including leg-sucking mud and the threat of further flooding. Some bodies may have been swept downstream as far as India, according to the Hong Kong Free Press.
Among those affected are nationals from several countries, including Malaysia and Australia. In Malaysia, 91 people remain uncontactable, with the government urging the establishment of a dedicated one-stop centre to provide updates to the next of kin. In Australia, over 40 people remain missing.
Brief written by urgent.news from France 24, Hong Kong Free Press, Malay Mail, New Straits Times, The Age — 5 reports on this story. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
