Nepal-Tibet Flood Disaster Claims Over 550 Lives
From the foreign scene, devastating floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region this week have killed at least 547 people, according to Nepal’s police on Friday.
Chinese state media also confirmed five deaths following Wednesday’s disaster, bringing the total number of reported fatalities to at least 552.
Reports indicate that more than 1,400 people are still missing, including hundreds of foreigners.
A general view of the affected area showed houses submerged in sludge after flash floods hit Trishuli in Nepal’s Nuwakot district.
The US Geological Survey said the disaster was the deadliest to hit Nepal since the 2015 earthquake and was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a massive flow of icy debris.
In addition, Indian authorities recovered seven bodies from rivers flowing from Nepal, which officials said were believed to be victims of the devastating floods.
The disaster has caused widespread destruction across affected areas, with rescue and recovery efforts continuing as authorities work to locate those still missing and assess the full extent of the damage.
