Rescue operations in regions hit by devastating flash floods on the Nepal-China border have reached their fourth day, with authorities continuing to locate survivors and transfer them to safety. Families anxiously wait for news on missing loved ones as the death toll and number of unaccounted individuals continue to increase.
Chinese officials reported seven fatalities and over 550 missing persons, while Nepal’s disaster agency confirmed 669 deaths and 2,426 people missing. In Nepal, over 3,700 individuals have been rescued from the flood-stricken areas.
In Nuwakot, a Nepali district severely affected by the floods, helicopters resumed operations after temporary weather disruptions. Aid, including clothing and food supplies, was airlifted to affected areas, while survivors were transported back from the flooded regions.
Some villagers returned to their ravaged homes in Trishuli, salvaging what they could. At the same time, families in Kathmandu gathered outside hospitals, searching for information on missing relatives. Desperate for news, they posted photographs and contact details, hoping for any lead.
Rescue teams persisted in their search efforts at various locations in Nepal and Tibet, focusing on areas like the Upper Trishuli-1 Hydropower Project and the Gyirong border crossing. The formation of a new lake following the floods raised concerns of further flooding, prompting evacuations and heightened vigilance.
Efforts to locate missing persons and provide relief continued, with authorities closely monitoring the situation. The death toll in both countries has risen, with significant numbers of individuals still unaccounted for, including foreign nationals caught in the disaster.
