A devastating flash flood along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed over 540 people, left nearly 2,000 missing, and displaced tens of thousands, with rescue efforts stalled as damaged infrastructure cuts off access to the worst-hit regions. The Red Cross warns that at least 93,000 individuals may have been impacted, while humanitarian workers fear the death toll could climb further as new flooding risks complicate relief operations. With roads and bridges destroyed by the torrents, aid groups are struggling to reach affected communities, heightening concerns over the scale of the disaster. The ongoing crisis has triggered a massive rescue mission, but the threat of additional flooding adds urgency to the response.
Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areasNepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesVisual guide: how the deadly flooding unfoldedTell us: have you been affected by the flash floods?The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may have been affected by Wednesday’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed more than 540 people, left another 1,900 missing, and triggered a huge rescue operation that is being hampered by fears of new flooding.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), the world’s largest humanitarian network, said it feared the death toll would continue to rise as some of the hardest-hit areas remained inaccessible after roads and bridges were destroyed by the torrents. Continue reading...
