Death toll from flash floods rises with rescuers in Nepal and China working to find hundreds missing
Summary
Heavy flash floods caused by a glacier collapse have killed at least 469 people and left over 1,400 missing near the Nepal-China border. Rescue teams in Nepal and China are searching for survivors and helping those affected by the disaster.Key Facts
- The floods happened after part of a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan region.
- More than 469 people are confirmed dead, and over 1,400 are missing in Nepal and Tibet.
- Hundreds of people have been rescued, with many receiving medical care in Kathmandu.
- Foreigners, including trekkers and pilgrims, are among the missing.
- Buildings and roads were destroyed or buried under mud and debris.
- A new lake formed on the border, raising concerns about potential dam flooding.
- U.S. President Donald Trump offered help to Nepal and called the destruction terrible.
- Scientists say the collapse caused melted water and rocks to flood the valleys below.
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