China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
The Korea Times2h ago3 newsrooms in 3 countries
NUWAKOT, Nepal — The death toll from devastating Himalayan glacial floods crossed the grim 1,000 mark on Tuesday, as Chinese and Nepali teams searched for survivors including dozens feared trapped in hydropower tunnels. Nearly 4,500 people are missing after the gigantic wave of freezing water, rocks and debris triggered by a high-altitude glacial collapse…
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Why it matters
Over 4,500 people remain missing in the immediate aftermath, with rescue teams actively searching hydropower tunnels where survivors may still be trapped, making the final toll uncertain and rescue operations ongoing.
Most affected
People in the flood zone — Over 1,000 confirmed dead; nearly 4,500 missing. Survivors potentially trapped in hydropower tunnels — Subject of active international rescue operations.
Likely next
Whether rescue teams locate survivors in the hydropower tunnels and whether the missing person count is revised as search operations continue.