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At least 800 people have been killed and more than 3,000 are missing.
Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 804 deaths and nearly 3,300 people still missing, according to the latest figures. Nepalese police recovered 788 bodies, while 2,742 individuals remain unaccounted for, including a significant number of foreign nationals. In Tibet, Chinese authorities reported 16 fatalities and 546 people missing.
Over 20,000 security personnel have been deployed in Nepal, rescuing 8,186 individuals thus far. Helicopter evacuations have also saved 279 hydroelectric project workers and 227 foreign nationals. Teams face significant challenges due to the difficult terrain, steep slopes, and distance floodwaters carried victims. Identification of bodies is complicated by extensive damage from debris and time underwater.
Nepal sought specialist assistance for tunnel rescues and forensic analysis. An 11-member tunnel rescue team from India joined efforts, along with experts from India, China, and South Korea. Malaysia deployed its Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team and contributed US$1 million. The United States pledged $3.6 million in humanitarian aid.
Floods disrupted education, with over 200 students missing from three districts, including 19 schools affected. Authorities and international teams are urgently working to locate survivors, recover bodies, and support affected communities.
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