Authorities Warn of New Flood Risks as Nepal-Tibet Death Toll Tops 800
Nepal and Tibet authorities reported 3,048 missing as rescue teams entered hydropower tunnels to search for survivors.
TL;DR
- Reported death toll from Nepal-Tibet flood surpasses 800.
- Nepal Police reported 788 deaths; Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet.
- Nepal lists 2,502 missing, including individuals from hydropower projects and 592 foreign nationals.
- Preliminary figures suggest 238 students and 18 teachers are among the missing.
- The Bhotekoshi River surged again, leading to warnings for riverside communities to remain alert.