Last updated on August 26, landslides and floods near the Nepal-China border have resulted in over 2,000 deaths and missing persons.
According to reports from AP and Reuters citing Nepalese police data, as of the morning of August 28, the death toll has reached 469, an increase of more than 70 from the previous day's count of 395. The number of missing persons has also risen from 910 to 977.
In Tibet, three deaths and 558 missing persons have been reported due to landslides that occurred on August 26, according to China Central Television (CCTV). Thus, the combined toll from the landslides and floods in both Nepal and China stands at 472 dead and 1,535 missing, bringing the total number of casualties to 2,007.
Nepalese authorities are intensifying rescue operations, reporting that 1,545 individuals have been rescued so far. However, the efforts are hampered by the destruction of several bridges and approximately 40 kilometers of roads due to the landslides and floods.
Additionally, sediment washed down by the floods has blocked upstream rivers, increasing the risk of secondary flooding. Chinese authorities have also suspended rescue operations in affected areas due to concerns about further flooding, as reported by AFP. Consequently, there are growing fears of additional damage due to delays in rescue efforts and the potential for secondary floods.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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