Overflowing lake halts rescue efforts as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll hits 474
Most homes were washed away when a tide of mud, rocks and debris surged down the river valley early on Wednesday. Survivors described clinging to buildings and trees as the water rushed over them.The mangled concrete remains of a bank, a government office and an ATM booth were among the few structures left standing, although they were submerged in mud. Officials said there were still bodies inside the buildings but it was too dangerous to recover them.Nearby, local people gathered along the muddy road, calling out for lost relatives and trying to dig out what was left of their belongings.Most areas battered by flash floods remained accessible only by army helicopter.
- ▪Most homes were washed away when a tide of mud, rocks and debris surged down the river valley early on Wednesday.
- ▪Survivors described clinging to buildings and trees as the water rushed over them.The mangled concrete remains of a bank, a government office and an ATM booth were among the few structures left standing, although they were submerged in mud.
- ▪Officials said there were still bodies inside the buildings but it was too dangerous to recover them.Nearby, local people gathered along the muddy road, calling out for lost relatives and trying to dig out what was left of their belongings.
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2:02Timeline of how deadly Nepal and Tibet flash flood unfolded – explainerNepal-Tibet flood disasterNepal-Tibet flood rescue efforts resume after being halted by overflowing lakeRisk of fresh flooding had forced rescue teams to withdraw as residents rushed up hills to escape possible river surge Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Bidur, Sam Jones and agenciesFri 28 Aug 2026 06.17 EDTFirst published on Fri 28 Aug 2026 01.45 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleRescuers searching for survivors of deadly flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border have resumed their efforts after suspending operations when a debris dam burst its bank on Friday, increasing the risk of…
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