Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat
A rising death toll and new flood threats complicate rescue efforts along the Nepal-China border.
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The story so far
The death toll from the Nepal-China border disaster has risen to 469. The Guardian was first to report that the rising death toll has forced a halt to rescue efforts in Tibet due to the risk of new floods.
The New York Times and CNN both reported that an overflowing lake poses a new danger to ongoing rescue efforts. The Guardian covered the response of the Nepali diaspora and how Australians can help in the relief effort.
The disaster continues to unfold, with new threats emerging and rescue efforts hindered by flooding risks.
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Coverage (9)
- The Latest: Rescuers Search for Hundreds Still Missing in Area of Nepal-China Border Disaster U.S. News & World Report · 4h ago
- Families fly to Nepal in search for 33 missing British nationals BBC · 4h ago
- 2026 Nepal Debris Avalanche and Flash Flood usgs.gov · 4h ago
- Live Updates: Threat of New Floods in Nepal Complicates Desperate Himalayan Search The New York Times · 4h ago
- Overflowing lake adds new danger to desperate rescue efforts following China-Nepal disaster CNN · 4h ago
- Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469 The Guardian · 5h ago
- A New York teenager and mother are among 90 Americans missing in Nepal as families desperately search for answers CNN · 5h ago
- How Nepali diaspora is responding to flood disaster and how Australians can help in relief effort The Guardian · 5h ago
- Death toll rises in Nepal-China border disaster as lake poses new flood threat AP News · 5h ago
The obvious questions
What is the current death toll?
The death toll has risen to 469.
What new threats have emerged?
An overflowing lake poses a new flood threat, complicating rescue efforts.
How are international communities responding?
The Nepali diaspora is responding to the disaster, and Australians are being encouraged to help in the relief effort.
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