A catastrophic glacier collapse in the Himalayas has triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border, leaving at least 810 dead and over 3,000 people unaccounted for as rescue efforts intensify. Among those missing are 15 British nationals, with authorities in China deploying more than 2,100 rescue workers to assist in the search for survivors. The disaster, which struck on Wednesday, has overwhelmed the border region of Gyirong port, where entire communities remain cut off. With search operations ongoing, the human toll continues to rise as relief teams race against time to reach affected areas.
Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updatesFifteen British nationals are reported to be missing in China as the search continues for survivors of the devastating flooding in Nepal and Tibet.Nepali and Chinese authorities confirmed an updated death toll of at least 810 on Sunday. More than 3,000 people are believed missing after flash floods triggered by a massive glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Wednesday engulfed Gyirong port on the Nepal-China border. Continue reading...
