At least 579 people confirmed dead after floods in Nepal
At least 579 people have died as a result of catastrophic floods in Nepal’s Himalayan valleys. Nearly 2,000 people remain missing. Three days after the disaster, rescuers are reaching affected areas, while the full scale of the calamity is still being determined, PBS NewsHour reports. The figure of 579 refers to confirmed deaths, while PBS NewsHour describes the status of nearly 2,000 other people as missing.
Scale of the disaster
According to PBS NewsHour, a powerful flow of water, mud and rocks swept through the valleys three days ago. The report describes the event as catastrophic, and information about its consequences continues to be уточнено.
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Risk of new floods
The danger in the region persists. Authorities are closely monitoring lakes that formed after a glacier collapse. Officials fear that these lakes could trigger new floods. Rescuers are arriving in the areas where the disaster occurred.
