Thousands missing after devastating floods on Nepal-China border
Flash floods triggered by a glacial lake outburst devastated the Nepal-China border region, killing hundreds and leaving over 2,000 people missing. Rescue teams continued operations on Sunday while authorities warned of additional flooding risks. UN agencies and international partners have deployed emergency assistance to affected areas.
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Search and rescue operations continued on Sunday following catastrophic flash floods that struck the Nepal-China border earlier in the week. The floods, triggered by a glacial lake outburst, killed hundreds of people and left many unaccounted for. Police help desks in Kathmandu had registered more than 2,000 names of missing individuals, while families from around the world traveled to the region to search for relatives. Chinese authorities reported successful rescues of villagers on the Tibetan side of the border.
Nepalese officials issued fresh warnings on Sunday that additional flooding remained possible as river levels continued to rise, potentially disrupting ongoing rescue and recovery efforts. The floods caused severe destruction across the border region, destroying bridges and burying homes. CNN footage documented the extent of the damage and the scale of the unfolding disaster.
UN agencies and humanitarian partners had already deployed emergency assistance to both Nepal and the Tibetan side of the border. US President Donald Trump stated earlier in the week that Washington was prepared to provide any assistance requested by Nepal in response to the disaster.
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