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Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood tops 3,000
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Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising rivers and a newly formed lake to search for thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages. Latest figures from both countries put the number of missing at 3,044 , with […]
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- Why it matters
- The death toll continues to rise as rescue operations face severe obstacles including mud, rising water levels, and a newly formed lake, making recovery efforts increasingly difficult.
- Most affected
- Families of the 3,044 missing in Nepal and China — Relatives have no confirmed status or location for missing loved ones as search efforts continue.
Rescue workers in affected Himalayan regions — Operating under dangerous conditions including rising rivers, newly formed lakes, and unstable terrain while searching for survivors. - Likely next
- Whether the missing person count changes as rescue operations continue and as water levels recede.
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