Nepal and China continue flood rescue efforts as death toll approaches 600

Rescue operations have resumed in the flood-stricken Nepal-Tibet border region after a temporary halt due to concerns over a newly formed glacial lake. The death toll has reached at least 579 in Nepal and five in Tibet, with thousands still missing. The disaster was triggered by a glacier collapse that caused massive flooding, significantly raising water levels in local rivers. Experts warn that the lake’s unstable barrier poses ongoing risks, with calls for careful monitoring and potential drainage efforts.

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