Death Toll and Rescue Operations in Nepal and Tibet Flood Disaster
As the death toll rises from flash floods in the Himalayan border region, teams are working to rescue those trapped in tunnels.
The death toll from flash floods hitting Nepal and Tibet has reached 797. With thousands missing in the region, teams are making intensive efforts to rescue workers trapped in power plant tunnels.
Search and Rescue Operations for the Missing
Rescue teams continue their search for thousands of missing people amidst mudslides that swallowed villages and under the threat of new floods.
Loss of Life and Burial Procedures
It has been confirmed that a total of 797 people lost their lives across Nepal and Tibet. Nepal announced that bodies have begun to be buried after taking DNA samples so families can identify them later.
Cause and Scale of the Disaster
According to the US Geological Survey, the disaster occurred on Wednesday morning when a glacier collapsed, creating a massive downstream wall of water and debris.
Workers Trapped in the Tunnel
Thanks to progress made over the weekend, the army managed to insert a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site, where over a hundred workers are believed to be trapped.
Casualty Figures on the Chinese Side
Chinese authorities announced on Sunday that 16 people had lost their lives and 546 people, including foreign nationals, were missing.