China-Nepal flood toll tops 1,000 as tunnel rescue offers last hope
Hong Kong Free Press7h ago2 newsrooms in 2 countries
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 from a high-altitude glacial collapse roared downstream on…
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Why it matters
Thousands remain missing and rescue operations are ongoing in high-altitude terrain where conditions limit the speed and reach of search efforts.
Most affected
People trapped in hydropower tunnels — Facing rescue attempts by Chinese and Nepali teams as conditions allow. Families of the 4,500 missing — Awaiting confirmation of status as searches continue in difficult terrain.
Likely next
Whether the casualty figure is revised as rescue operations continue and missing persons are accounted for.