A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, almost a week after flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse left more than 1,000 people dead and over 4,000 missing, according to the Guardian.
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Key facts
- A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, according to the Guardian.
- The army said Tuesday's efforts also saved 118 Nepali nationals: 44 women and 74 men.
- More than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead in the disaster.
- More than 4,000 people remain missing.
- The flash floods were triggered by a glacial collapse near the border with Tibet.
A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, an official said, almost a week after deadly flash floods hit the country’s border with Tibet, according to the Guardian.
An army spokesperson told reporters at a press conference that Tuesday’s rescue efforts had saved 118 Nepali nationals, comprising 44 women and 74 men, in addition to the British national.
The disaster, which was triggered by a glacial collapse, has left more than 1,000 people confirmed dead, the Guardian reported.
More than 4,000 people are still missing nearly a week after the flash floods struck the mountainous region on Nepal’s northern border.
Why it matters
More than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and over 4,000 remain missing, according to the Guardian, making this a major disaster still in its rescue and recovery phase. The full toll and the circumstances of the glacial collapse that triggered the flooding are not yet established.
Frequently asked questions
How many people were rescued in Nepal on Tuesday?
According to the Guardian, 119 people were rescued on Tuesday, including one British national and 118 Nepali nationals made up of 44 women and 74 men.
What caused the flash floods in Nepal?
The Guardian reported that the flash floods were triggered by a glacial collapse on Nepal's border with Tibet.
How many people have died or gone missing in the disaster?
More than 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and more than 4,000 remain missing, according to the Guardian.
Timeline
- Briton among 119 more people rescued in Nepal after flash floods
The Guardian World: More than 1,000 people confirmed dead and more than 4,000 still missing in disaster triggered by glacial collapse A British national was among 119 people rescued in Nepal on Tuesday, an official said almost a week after deadly flash floods on the country’s border with Tibet. An a