Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469
Summary
Flood rescue efforts in Tibet have been paused because a lake formed by debris is at risk of bursting. In Nepal, the death toll from the floods has reached 469, with over 1,300 people missing.Key Facts
- Rescue work in Tibet stopped due to danger from a debris-formed lake that might burst.
- The floods hit the border area near Gyirong in Tibet, destroying villages and causing flash floods.
- Nepal’s death toll from the floods is 469, with more than 1,300 people still missing.
- Over 500 foreign citizens are among the missing in Nepal, including individuals from India, the US, Australia, Britain, and Canada.
- Chinese media report at least 558 people missing in Tibet, with at least 260 being foreign nationals.
- Nepalese army helicopters are trying to rescue about 100 people trapped in a tunnel at a hydropower project.
- Rescue efforts are slowed down by destroyed roads and bridges in the mountainous region.
- Continued rain is expected to raise water levels in the lake, increasing the risk of further flooding downstream.
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