Nepal glacial collapse: 3,000 still missing as rescue efforts continue
Rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet are being hindered by heavy rain and rising rivers after Wednesday's flash floods left 750 dead and more than 3,000 people unaccounted for.
Rescue and relief operations in Nepal and neighboring Tibetan areas are facing serious obstacles this Sunday, as heavy rainfall and swelling river levels complicate efforts following last Wednesday's devastating flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse.
Scale of the disaster
The latest count places the death toll at 750, while more than 3,000 people remain missing. The scale of these numbers underscores the severity of the disaster and suggests the full picture may still be emerging as search efforts continue.
Authorities urge caution
Nepal's disaster management authorities have called on rescue teams to proceed carefully. Officials warned that poor weather conditions, already swollen rivers, and the risk of additional flooding could further disrupt ongoing search and rescue operations.
Journalist Shazab Wahlah is reporting from the town of Bidur, providing updates from the affected region as relief workers continue their efforts under difficult conditions.
