The death toll from the floods that hit Nepal on Wednesday reached 489, according to an update from Nepali police. In Tibet, five deaths were recorded, bringing the total death toll to over 490. Search teams recovered bodies in the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, which are among the most affected areas, while most of the dead were located in the Chitwan district.
In Tibet, China's autonomous region, five people died as a result of the floods, according to Chinese state media. Local authorities reported that 558 people are currently missing in the region, suggesting that the death toll may rise in the coming days.
The floods and landslides triggered by heavy rains in the region caused widespread destruction, affecting entire communities. Witnesses described moments of despair during the disaster, with people watching family members being swept away by the water before their eyes.
