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.
The death toll from the Nepal-Tibet flood has exceeded 800, with Nepal reporting 788 deaths and Chinese authorities reporting 16 on the Tibetan side. Nepal has listed 2,502 people missing, including those from hydropower projects and foreign nationals, while preliminary figures also indicate missing students and teachers. The Bhotekoshi River rose again, prompting authorities to urge continued alertness in riverside communities.
- 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.
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