Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing

The devastating floods and mudslides that struck Nepal and Tibet have claimed at least 633 lives, with authorities reporting nearly 3,000 people missing. The disaster unfolded three days ago when violent mudflows swept through Himalayan valleys, causing catastrophic damage.

Search and rescue operations are ongoing as emergency services grapple with the scale of the devastation. The affected regions are remote and mountainous, complicating efforts to reach survivors and recover victims. The exact number of missing persons is still being determined as communication lines remain disrupted in many areas.

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Three days after the violent mudslides that swept everything away in their path in the Himalayan valleys on Wednesday, the death toll continues to rise.

Officials from both Nepal and China are coordinating their response to the crisis. The full extent of the damage to infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods is yet to be assessed, but initial reports indicate widespread destruction. The monsoon season typically brings heavy rainfall to the region, but the intensity of these recent events has been particularly severe.

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Nepalese and Chinese authorities now report 633 dead and nearly 3,000 missing.