Nepal Floods: Death Toll Rises to 472 Amid Fears of New Mudslides

The death toll from devastating floods and mudslides on the border of Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region has climbed to at least 472, with authorities reporting over 1400 people missing. The disaster struck on Wednesday afternoon, unleashing a powerful torrent of water, mud, and debris that swept down the mountainside.

Rescue efforts in the affected areas of Tibet have been halted due to the significant danger posed by a large water reservoir situated precariously above the disaster zone. This suspension of operations adds to the grim situation as search teams grapple with the scale of the devastation.

Adding to the crisis, Nepali rescue teams are attempting to evacuate over a hundred workers who have been trapped inside a tunnel at the Trishuli hydroelectric dam construction site since the floods hit. According to an army spokesperson, information was received that people were trapped in the tunnel. While 350 workers and local residents have reportedly been evacuated, approximately one hundred individuals remain unaccounted for within the tunnel.

Authorities in Nepal have released updated figures, with police reporting at least 469 deaths in the country. Chinese officials have confirmed three fatalities on their territory in Tibet. The combined provisional death toll now stands at a minimum of 472, with the number of missing persons exceeding 1400, highlighting the catastrophic impact of the natural disaster.

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We have received information that people are trapped in the tunnel of the (Trishuli dam project).