Search Operations Continue for 1,500 Missing in Nepal-Tibet Border Flood Disaster
Following sudden floods and landslides hitting Himalayan rivers, numerous casualties and missing persons have been reported in the region.
Severe flash floods and landslides hitting the border region of Nepal and Tibet struck pilgrims traveling to the Mount Kailash area and riverside settlements.
Dimensions of the Disaster
Severe flash floods and landslides hitting the Himalayan rivers on the Nepal and Tibet border have caused a major disaster.
Affected Regions and Pilgrims
The incident directly affected hundreds of people traveling to the Mount Kailash region for pilgrimage and riverside settlements.
Rescue Operations
Search and rescue operations in the region are continuing intensively from the air and on the ground.
Official Statements
According to data from the Indian Ministry of External Affairs and the Nepal disaster agency, numerous foreign nationals and locals are missing.
Stranded Workers
Rescue operations are being carried out for workers trapped in tunnels for hydroelectric projects and others stranded in the region.