Himalayan Flood Death Toll Passes 1,000 in Nepal and China
Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.
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- Flooding in the Himalayas has killed 987 people in Nepal and 16 in China, bringing the provisional total to 1,003.
- Authorities have reported 4,462 people missing, including 3,916 in Nepal and 546 in Tibet.
- The disaster occurred on Aug. 26, and officials continue to update the toll.
The provisional death toll from a devastating Himalayan flood has risen to 1,003 in Nepal and China, while authorities remain without news of 4,462 people.
Nepal’s emergency authority said 987 people had died in the disaster. China has reported 16 deaths in Tibet, bringing the combined toll above 1,000.
Of those still missing, 3,916 are in Nepal and 546 are in Chinese territory in Tibet, according to Nepal’s emergency authority and Chinese state media. The catastrophe occurred on Aug. 26, and officials continue to provide updates.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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