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Nepal-China Floods: Third Tunnel Survivor Found as Death Toll Rises to 1,375

Ten days after catastrophic flash floods struck the Nepal-China border, rescuers pulled a Chinese national alive from a hydropower tunnel, marking the third survivor found in 48 hours. The death toll has risen to 1,375, with over 5,000 people still missing across both countries. While international teams continue searching tunnels, officials warn that operations will persist for several more days due to the scale of the devastation.

via CNN|

#china-floods #hydropower-rescue #international-aid

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Nepal Tunnel Rescue Offers Glimmer of Hope Amid Catastrophic Flood Toll

Nine days after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, rescuers pulled two workers alive from the Trishuli 3A hydropower tunnel. The event has reignited hope for other trapped personnel, though the death toll exceeds 1,300 and thousands remain missing.

via theguardian.com|

#glacial-collapse #hydropower-rescue #international-aid

disaster1 month ago•6 min saved

Nepal Flood Survivors Face Ongoing Crisis as Rescue Teams Struggle to Reach Isolated Villages

A week after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet, the death toll exceeds 1,200, with over 5,000 people missing in Nepal and 546 in Tibet. The town of Betrawati is submerged in mud, with only the top floors of some buildings visible, while entire villages like Syabru Besi have been wiped out. Rescue operations are severely hampered by washed-out roads and precarious terrain, forcing reliance on army helicopters to evacuate survivors and retrieve bodies. Many families, including those displaced by the 2015 earthquake, have lost homes and loved ones, with hundreds of children missing from schools. Despite the devastation, some survivors have been rescued, offering small stories of hope amidst the tragedy.

via theguardian.com|

#disaster #glacial-collapse #humanitarian-crisis

international1 month ago

China confirms 261 missing foreigners as border barrier lake stabilizes

Chinese authorities confirmed 261 missing foreigners from 23 countries in Tibet following the Himalayan floods, while monitoring data indicates the primary barrier lake formed by the mudslide is now under control. The disaster, triggered by a glacier collapse, has resulted in a combined death toll of at least 810 across both nations, with thousands still unaccounted for. International aid is flowing in, though discrepancies remain regarding casualty figures and the scale of the crisis.

via news.cgtn.com|

#barrier-lake #gyirong-port #humanitarian-aid

world1 month ago

Nepal Flood Toll Climbs to 903 as Rescue Efforts Face Months-Long Tunnel Challenges

The death toll from the August 26 glacier-triggered floods along the Nepal-Tibet border has reached 903, with over 4,200 people missing. While Nepal reports massive casualties, China maintains a lower official count, leading to accusations of information suppression. Rescue efforts are severely hampered by mud-filled hydropower tunnels, with experts warning that clearing these sites could take months.

via NBC News|

#glacier-collapse #hydropower-rescue #international-aid