Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods
Summary
At least 119 people, including one British man, were rescued in Nepal following deadly flash floods caused by a glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border. The disaster has killed over 1,100 people and left thousands missing, with rescue teams continuing efforts amid dangerous conditions.Key Facts
- 118 Nepali nationals and one British man were rescued on Tuesday after flash floods.
- The death toll in Nepal is over 1,050, with 66 deaths reported in Tibet.
- More than 4,000 people are still missing due to the floods.
- Nepal’s prime minister said 11,000 people have been rescued so far, including 330 foreign nationals.
- A glacier collapse triggered the floods, generating an earthquake-like event and causing large-scale flooding.
- Rescue teams are focusing on reaching workers trapped in tunnels at hydropower stations.
- Thirty-six British nationals are missing, and the UK has sent a rapid rescue team to help.
- The disaster is linked to climate change, which makes mountain glaciers and ice-covered land less stable.
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