Three days after the flash floods that hit the region, Nepal and Tibet remain on maximum alert given the tragedy that has struck both regions. The latest toll indicates almost 600 confirmed dead and approximately 2500 people missing.
Among the missing are three Portuguese citizens. According to the article, two other Portuguese who had been reported missing have already been located and are safe.
The rescue operations in the field are facing great difficulties. Bad weather has been hindering the work of rescue teams, who are trying to reach the areas most affected by the catastrophe.
Local authorities have also expressed concern about the fear of new flash floods, which keeps the population on alert while search and rescue operations are underway.
