Nepal toll surges as rescuers struggle through ‘unimaginable’ disaster
The latest confirmed death toll surged above 900 as the number of missing people soared to nearly 5,000.
A glacial collapse triggered a disaster in Nepal on Wednesday, compounded by the effects of climate change, resulting in a devastating wave of freezing water, rocks, and debris. As rescuers faced unimaginable conditions, the death toll surged above 900, with nearly 5,000 people still missing. The disaster claimed at least 903 lives in Nepal and Tibet in China, with at least 17 bodies pulled from rivers in India.
Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah described the disaster as "unimaginable and heartbreaking." Rescue teams are racing against time to free dozens of hydropower workers trapped in tunnels, aided by teams from China, India, and South Korea. Among the missing are 592 foreigners, including tourists and Hindu pilgrims, as well as 933 Nepali workers trapped in hydropower plants.
Despite the immense challenges, some hope emerged when a six-year-old girl was reunited with her parents after being found crying in the mud. The disaster is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of climate change on vulnerable regions.
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