Rescue efforts in Tibet and Nepal advance under risk of new floods and landslides in the region
oglobo27 August 2026 at 11:10
Rescue teams in Nepal and China continue efforts to locate survivors after floods and landslides that have already left 332 dead in Nepal and 3 in China, with 1,300 missing. Authorities warn of the risk of new floods and avalanches, in addition to expected rain in the coming days, which could worsen the situation. The mountainous terrain of the Himalayas and the destruction of infrastructure complicate rescue operations, which are seeking victims within the so-called golden window of 48 to 72 hours.
Infraestruturas de Portugal announced that traffic on the Spanish road at the Monfortinho border, in Idanha-a-Nova, is prohibited for heavy vehicles for 15 days, between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Sérgio Santos, commander of firefighters in Saudi Arabia with experience in rescue operations, warned of a very high risk of infection in areas affected by the flood in Nepal and Tibet. According to the specialist, the lack of adequate protection equipment among teams participating in the removal of victims significantly increases the health danger in flooded areas.
An avalanche of ice and rock on the border between Nepal and Tibet is believed to have caused a massive flood that has already killed hundreds of people in Nepal, leaving a trail of mud and destruction wherever the water passed, devastating several regions of the country.
A sudden mud flood swept through the Gyirong port in China on August 26, following a severe natural disaster in neighboring Nepal. Videos capture the moment when a torrent of mud and debris invades and engulfs the border trade center, causing destruction in the region.
