Floods in Nepal have already caused at least 750 deaths, according to Nepali authorities. The country is facing one of the worst humanitarian catastrophes in recent years, with vast regions submerged and thousands of people affected by the sudden rise of rivers.
Authorities are warning of a new risk of rising water levels, which could further aggravate the situation in already affected areas. This threat has prompted calls for the population to stay away from at-risk areas.
In the international context, a Portuguese citizen is missing in Tibet, China, suggesting that the floods have also affected neighboring regions. This case highlights the cross-border reach of the disaster.
Given the overcrowding of morgues, Nepal and China have begun burying unidentified bodies after DNA collections. This measure aims to organize funeral procedures in a scenario with a high number of fatalities.
