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Nepal-Tibet floods death toll exceeds 630 as thousands remain missing
Devastating floods across Nepal and Tibet have claimed over 630 lives, with nearly 3,000 people unaccounted for. The Red Cross estimates up to 93,000 people have been affected by the disaster.
LSN Singapore ·
Recovery operations continue in Nepal and Tibet following severe flooding that has claimed at least 630 lives, according to official reports. The death toll is expected to climb as rescue teams access remote areas and complete searches across the affected regions.
Nearly 3,000 people remain missing in the aftermath of the floods, compounding concerns about the true scale of the disaster. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has indicated that as many as 93,000 people across both regions may have been impacted by the catastrophic weather event.
Rescue and recovery efforts are being hampered by challenging terrain and continuing weather conditions in the mountainous areas. Authorities in both Nepal and Tibet have mobilized emergency response teams to search for survivors and provide humanitarian assistance to displaced persons.
The flooding represents one of the most significant natural disasters to affect the Nepal-Tibet region in recent years. Preliminary assessments suggest widespread damage to infrastructure, settlements, and agricultural areas, with longer-term humanitarian needs expected to be substantial.