Death Toll From Nepal and Tibet Floods Climbs Past 1,200 Amid Ongoing Rescue Efforts
Flash floods across Nepal and Tibet have killed more than 1,200 people and left thousands missing, overwhelming local authorities and hampering aid delivery. Rescue operations face additional challenges after a magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the affected Tibetan region.
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Aid operations in aftermath of deadly Nepal floods hampered by conditions | First Thing
Guardian reporters in Nepal have witnessed first-hand the scenes of destruction and grief after the flash floods. Plus, a not-to-be-missed interview with the legendary Mr T Good morning. Thousands remain missing and the delivery of aid has been hampered by treacherous conditions in communities almost wiped out of existence by the flash flooding in Nepal and Tibet. A week after the disaster, survivors who fled up mountainsides are still being collected by army helicopters and evacuated. The mo...
By Martin Belam
Read full article →Magnitude 5 quake hits Tibet amid ongoing search for hundreds missing after deadly floods
An earthquake of magnitude five struck Tibet on Thursday. Rescue operations continue following catastrophic flooding near the Gyirong border crossing. The only road to the crossing reopened, allowing heavy machinery access. Authorities reported twenty-one deaths and 541 people remain missing. Landslides continue to pose a significant concern for rescue teams.
By YASHASVI VASISTHA
Read full article →Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 strikes Tibet days after flood tragedy
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said, Reuters reported.
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