Newsd5 · Climate · 2026-08-29
Himalayan Flood Disaster: Death Toll Approaches 600 as Thousands Remain Missing
Search-and-rescue operations have resumed in flood-affected areas along the Nepal–China border after the immediate threat from an overflowing mountain lake was assessed as manageable.According to figures reported by authorities, at least 579 people have died in Nepal, while additional fatalities have been confirmed in Tibet. Approximately 2,500 people remain unaccounted for across the two countries, [...]
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