Nepal warns of more possible floods as communities grapple with devastation and death toll rises
Flood warning notifications were issued to people's phones throughout Sunday morning as rescue workers tried to evacuate a main route connecting Kathmandu to one of the places most severely affected by Wednesday's devastating floods.
Flood warnings were issued to people's phones on Sunday morning as rescue workers tried to evacuate a main route connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas most severely affected by the devastating floods that occurred on Wednesday.
The death toll from the floods near the Chinese border has climbed to 750, with Nepal's disaster agency reporting 734 deaths and Chinese authorities confirming at least 16 deaths in the Tibet region. More than 3,000 people are still missing, with 2,498 reported unaccounted for in Nepal, including 589 foreign nationals, and 546 missing in Tibet, including 261 foreigners.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, with authorities warning of potential renewed flooding due to rising water levels in the Bhotekoshi River. The Isha Foundation has expressed fears for the safety of 80 participants of its Kailash Sojourn group who were at Gyirong Port when the flood struck, and search and rescue operations are being carried out by Chinese authorities.
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