A flash flood near the Nepal–Tibet border has left the death toll approaching 400, with nearly 1,400 people still missing, according to the Guardian. Authorities warn that rising water at a lake near the disaster site could burst, posing fresh danger.
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Key facts
- The death toll from the flash flood was nearing 400, according to the Guardian.
- Nearly 1,400 people are reported missing, mostly tourists.
- Authorities say water is rising at a lake near the disaster site and it could burst.
- Eyewitness accounts have emerged from the Tibetan side of the border near Gyirong.
The death toll from a flash flood near the Nepal–Tibet border was nearing 400, according to the Guardian, as rescue efforts continued in the Himalayan region. Earlier in the day, authorities had reported more than 350 people killed, with the figure rising as the day progressed.
Nearly 1,400 people remained missing, most of them tourists, the Guardian reported. The scale of the disaster has raised concerns for search and rescue teams working across the affected area.
Authorities warned of fresh danger, saying that water was rising at a lake at the site of the disaster and that it could burst. Such an event would risk compounding the destruction already caused by the initial flooding.
Eyewitness accounts have been emerging from the Tibetan side of the border. A woman surnamed Fang told Xiaoxiang Morning News that she was travelling from Gyirong town towards Nepal on Wednesday morning when her group encountered the flood about 4km from Gyirong port.
“Trees and electricity poles had already been knocked down, and the flood water was bearing down on us. We didn’t dare turn around, so we could only reverse,” Fang told the outlet. “I was really scared. My whole body was trembling.”
The Guardian has published a visual guide on how the flooding unfolded and has appealed for accounts from those affected as it continues to provide live updates on the situation.
Why it matters
With the death toll nearing 400 and nearly 1,400 people reported missing, the disaster has prompted a large-scale search and rescue effort. The warning that a rising lake could burst points to an ongoing threat to survivors and rescue teams in the affected area.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal flash flood?
According to the Guardian, the death toll was nearing 400, having risen from an earlier reported figure of more than 350 killed.
How many people are missing?
Nearly 1,400 people are reported missing, most of them tourists, according to the Guardian.
What is the fresh danger authorities have warned about?
Authorities say water is rising at a lake at the site of the disaster and that it could burst, posing a new threat.
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