Rescue efforts in Tibet and Nepal advance amid risk of new floods and landslides in the region
extra27 August 2026 at 11:42
Rescue teams and security forces in Nepal and China are working to locate survivors and distribute humanitarian aid in the Himalayan regions hit by a mud and debris avalanche on Wednesday. The disaster has already left 332 dead in Nepal and 3 in China, with more than 1,300 people missing. Authorities warn of the risk of new floods and landslides, in addition to the possibility of rain in the coming days, which could worsen the situation. The mountainous terrain of the Himalayan mountain range represents an additional challenge for rescue operations.
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