World · Malaysia Bureau
Floods kill 804 across Nepal and Tibet, nearly 3,300 missing
Devastating floods have claimed over 800 lives across Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 3,300 people still unaccounted for. The disaster has affected vast regions across both areas, leaving authorities struggling with relief and recovery efforts.
LSN Malaysia ·
Flood waters sweeping through Nepal and Tibet have resulted in a mounting death toll, with 804 confirmed fatalities reported across both regions. In Nepal alone, 788 bodies have been recovered from flood-affected areas, while Tibet has reported 16 deaths linked to the flooding.
The scale of the disaster has been compounded by the large number of missing persons. Nearly 3,300 people remain unaccounted for, according to available reports, raising fears that the final death toll could rise significantly as search and rescue operations continue.
Authorities in both regions have been mobilising resources to assist displaced residents and locate missing persons. Flood waters have damaged homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land across affected communities, creating urgent humanitarian needs.
Search teams have been deployed to remote and difficult-to-access areas where the flooding has caused widespread destruction. Local officials have appealed for additional assistance as they grapple with one of the region's most severe flood disasters in recent years.