Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings another lake could burst
Summary
Heavy flash floods hit Nepal and Tibet, killing at least 359 people and leaving over 1,300 missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing amid warnings that a newly formed lake from the floods is rising and may burst, causing more damage.Key Facts
- The floods occurred on Wednesday and destroyed villages, bridges, roads, and power plants.
- At least 359 people died, and more than 1,300 people are missing.
- Many missing include tourists from India, the US, Britain, Australia, and Canada.
- Rescue teams used helicopters to save more than 100 people and transported injured to hospitals.
- A lake formed at the flood site is swelling and may burst, raising concerns of further flooding.
- The floods affected mountainous regions popular for trekking and pilgrimage.
- The United Nations allocated $2 million for emergency medical care, shelter, and water.
- Local residents and rescuers were warned to stay clear of the dangerous rising lake.
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