The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has climbed to 469, with more than 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.
This is a short WorldPing brief. The full report was published by Deutsche Welle.
Read the full report at Deutsche WelleAuthorities temporarily stopped rescue efforts due to fears that a newly formed, overflowing lake could trigger further flooding in areas devastated by the flash flood along the Himalayan Nepal-China border.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by CBS News
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Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
WorldPingOperations in Rasuwa in Nepal suspended amid fears of further destruction; 1,500 people still missing amid race to find survivors Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469 Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfol…
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by The Guardian
The devastating Bhotekoshi flood struck the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday morning.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Al Jazeera
WorldPingSecond flood 'imminent'? Nepal halts rescue ops as China border lake begins overflowing — full report at Times of India.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by Times of India
Nepal-Tibet live: China halts rescue at disaster epicentre over flood risk — full report at France 24.
Brief by WorldPing · Original reporting by France 24
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