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Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000
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Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China are working tirelessly to locate thousands of people missing after a devastating glacial collapse triggered a tsunami-like wave of water and debris in the Himalayan region. The disaster, which occurred on the Tibet-Nepal border, has resulted in nearly 3,000 missing persons and 633 bodies recovered. Survivors face uncertainty as families await news of loved ones, with some reporting that bodies may have been carried downstream into India. Rescue workers describe the conditions as extremely challenging, with thick mud making searches difficult. The event is linked to global climate change concerns, as melting glaciers increase the risk of similar disasters. In Tibet, Chinese authorities have suspended rescue efforts due to fears of further flooding, while Nepalese and international teams continue operations, including efforts to reach those trapped in a hydropower tunnel.

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IOL (Independent Online) logoIOL (Independent Online)Party-alignedCenter3 hr. ago
Rescuers claw through mud as Nepal, China flood missing toll nears 3,000

Rescuers in Nepal and China are working tirelessly to locate thousands of people missing after a devastating glacial collapse triggered a tsunami-like wave of water and debris in the Himalayan region. The disaster, which occurred on the Tibet-Nepal border, has resulted in nearly 3,000 missing persons and 633 bodies recovered. Survivors face uncertainty as families await news of loved ones, with some reporting that bodies may have been carried downstream into India. Rescue workers describe the conditions as extremely challenging, with thick mud making searches difficult. The event is linked to global climate change concerns, as melting glaciers increase the risk of similar disasters. In Tibet, Chinese authorities have suspended rescue efforts due to fears of further flooding, while Nepalese and international teams continue operations, including efforts to reach those trapped in a hydropower tunnel.

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