750 people killed in Nepal and Tibet after floods, over 3,000 missing

In Nepal and Tibet, rescue and humanitarian operations following sudden floods are being complicated by heavy rainfall and rising water levels in rivers. According to the latest data, 750 people have been killed in the disaster, while more than 3,000 are considered missing.

Bad weather complicates operations

The floods occurred on Wednesday. On Sunday, heavy rain and swollen rivers hindered the work of rescuers and the delivery of humanitarian operations in Nepal and Tibet, France 24 English reports.

The released figures for the number of dead and missing are the latest available at the time of reporting. The outlet notes that river water levels were rising amid adverse weather conditions.

More current news is available on the UA.News Telegram channel Telegram.

Call for caution

Nepal's disaster response authorities urged rescue teams to act cautiously. They warned that bad weather, swollen rivers and the threat of further flooding could complicate operations.

The report on the situation was prepared by Shazab Walla from the city of Bidur in Nepal.