More than 1,300 missing in Nepal and China after deadly Himalayan flood
Summary
A large flood caused by a collapse of mud, rocks, and ice in the Himalayas has left over 1,300 people missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet region. Rescue teams are searching for survivors and delivering emergency supplies to those affected in the remote mountain areas.Key Facts
- More than 1,300 people are missing in Nepal and Tibet after a flood caused by a huge collapse into a Himalayan river.
- In Nepal, 826 people are missing, including nearly 500 foreigners from over two dozen countries.
- The death toll in Nepal is confirmed at 165 and is expected to rise as searches continue.
- 558 people are missing in Tibet’s Gyirong county, including 260 foreigners.
- Helicopters are being used to search, rescue, and deliver food, medicine, and tents.
- The flood was triggered by a glacier collapse, not an earthquake, according to the US Geological Survey.
- A dammed lake upstream poses additional risks for further flooding.
- Many victims were pilgrims visiting Mount Kailash and Lake Mansarovar, sacred sites in Tibet.
- The US, Canada, Australia, and the United Nations are providing aid and support.
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