A glacier collapse in the Himalayas has pushed the death toll toward 800 across Nepal and China, as specialised rescue teams battle floods and debris and hundreds of people remain missing.
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Key facts
- The death toll is approaching 800 following a Himalayan glacier collapse.
- Recovery operations are under way in both Nepal and China.
- Beijing said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for in Tibet.
- The missing were reported near a key border crossing with Nepal.
- Specialised search-and-rescue teams have joined the operations.
The death toll from a Himalayan glacier collapse is nearing 800, according to reports from Al Jazeera and CNBC, as rescue efforts continue across Nepal and China.
Specialised search-and-rescue teams have joined recovery operations in both countries, Al Jazeera reported, as authorities work to reach affected areas.
Rescuers are battling floods and debris in the aftermath of the disaster, according to CNBC, which is complicating efforts to locate survivors and recover victims.
Beijing said that 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for in Tibet, CNBC reported. The missing were near a key border crossing with Nepal, underscoring the cross-border scale of the disaster.
The involvement of teams in both Nepal and China reflects the reach of the collapse across the Himalayan region, where the border crossing links the two countries.
As operations continue, the full scale of casualties and the number of people still missing remained unclear based on the available reports.
Why it matters
A disaster of this scale, spanning an international border and affecting people from multiple countries, highlights the human toll of instability in the Himalayas. With hundreds still unaccounted for, the outcome of ongoing rescue efforts will shape the final death count.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Himalayan glacier collapse?
The death toll is approaching 800, according to reports from Al Jazeera and CNBC.
Are foreign nationals among the missing?
Yes. Beijing said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for in Tibet, near a key border crossing with Nepal, according to CNBC.
Which countries are affected?
Recovery operations are under way in both Nepal and China, with the missing reported near the border crossing between the two countries.
Timeline
- Rescuers battle floods and debris as Himalayan disaster death toll nears 800
CNBC Top News: Beijing said 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries were unaccounted for in Tibet, near a key border crossing with Nepal.
- Death toll nears 800 after Himalayan glacier collapse
Al Jazeera: Specialised search-and-rescue teams join recovery operations in Nepal and China.