Nepal-Tibet floods: more than 3,000 missing; air pipe inserted to tunnel where large group trapped
Welcome to our continuing coverage of the aftermath of the deadly flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border.
TL;DR
- The death toll in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 768, with over 3,000 people reported missing.
- Rescuers have inserted a pipe into a tunnel at the Trishuli 3A hydroelectric site, where over 100 workers are believed to be trapped.
- Bodies are being buried due to decomposition and health risks, with DNA samples collected for identification.
- Specialist tunnel experts from India and China have arrived to assist in rescue efforts.
- The US and Australia have pledged significant humanitarian aid to Nepal.
- Fresh flood warnings have been issued for some areas due to rising water levels and upstream glacial collapses.