The international community is racing to deliver aid to flood-hit parts of Nepal and Tibet after flash floods killed at least 359 people, while authorities warn that a lake at the disaster site is rising and could burst.
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Key facts
- At least 359 people have been killed by flash floods in Nepal and Tibet, according to the Guardian.
- More than 1,300 people are missing.
- The floods hit on Wednesday, sweeping through valleys and destroying entire villages.
- A lake formed at the site of the disaster is rising and at risk of bursting.
- The international community was scrambling to get aid into the affected areas on Thursday.
The international community was scrambling on Thursday to get aid into flood-stricken parts of Nepal and Tibet, as authorities warned that a lake formed at the site of the disaster was rising and at risk of bursting, according to the Guardian.
The catastrophic flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering down valleys and obliterating entire villages. At least 359 people have been killed, the Guardian reported.
More than 1,300 people remained missing as rescue and relief efforts continued. Homes and infrastructure were swept away by the deadly torrents.
Officials cautioned that the newly formed lake at the site where the flooding occurred was continuing to rise, raising fears of a further burst that could compound the destruction already inflicted on the region.
The scale of the damage has complicated efforts to reach affected communities, with the disaster spanning both Nepal and Tibet. Aid organisations were working to move supplies into the hardest-hit areas as the threat of additional flooding loomed.
The Guardian said it was continuing to provide live updates on the unfolding situation as authorities assessed the risk posed by the rising lake.
Why it matters
Flash floods of this scale represent a major humanitarian emergency, with hundreds dead and more than a thousand people still missing across two regions. The warning that another lake could burst means the danger is far from over, putting survivors and rescue workers at continued risk.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal and Tibet flash floods?
According to the Guardian, at least 359 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing.
When did the flash floods hit?
The floods struck Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, thundering down valleys and destroying entire villages.
Why is there a warning about another lake?
Authorities said a lake formed at the site of the disaster was rising and at risk of bursting, which could bring further flooding to the region.
Timeline
- Watch: Why rescuers fear new barrier lake could cause another Nepal-Tibet flood
BBC World: Laura Bicker explains how a lake which formed after the recent landslide near the Nepal-Tibet border is raising fears of a second flood.
- Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings another lake could burst
The Guardian World: Flash floods have killed at least 359 people while homes and infrastructure have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What caused the flash flood in Nepal and Tibet? The international community was scrambling to get aid into flood-stricken parts of Nepal and T
- Race to get aid into Nepal and Tibet amid warnings flood lake could burst
The Guardian World: Flash floods have killed at least 359 people while homes and infrastructure have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates What caused the flash flood in Nepal and Tibet? The international community was scrambling to get aid into flood-stricken parts of Nepal and T