Death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood passes 470 as barrier lake threatens
Summary
A flash flood caused by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas has killed over 470 people in Nepal and Tibet, with many still missing. Rescue teams face difficult conditions, including destroyed roads and the threat of a nearby unstable lake that could cause more flooding.Key Facts
- At least 469 people have died in Nepal and 3 in Tibet due to the flood.
- Around 1,535 people are still missing in both regions.
- The flood occurred after a glacier collapsed, sending ice, rocks, and mud down river valleys.
- Entire villages, roads, bridges, and hydropower plants were destroyed.
- Helicopters are being used to rescue people and deliver aid because roads are washed out.
- A barrier lake formed by the disaster holds millions of cubic meters of water and may burst, creating a new flood risk.
- Nepal deployed 30,000 security personnel; China sent 500 military and paramilitary staff and its Premier to supervise rescue work.
- Nepal has declined international rescue help but asked for financial aid to support ongoing relief efforts.
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