Authorities warn of new flood risks in Nepal and Tibet as death toll rises to 392
Devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in hundreds of deaths and nearly 1,500 people missing, including dozens of Australian tourists. Authorities are warning of further risks as unstable barrier lakes threaten to burst in the disaster zone.
Why it matters
The scale of the humanitarian crisis and the involvement of international citizens highlight the severe impact of extreme weather events in the Himalayan region.
At least 469 people have died in the flood in Nepal, with nearly 1,000 still missing.
At least 39 Australians remain unaccounted-for, despite hundreds of survivors being rescued.
Authorities are now warning about the risk of new floods, with a barrier lake in the region at risk of bursting within the next few days.
Link copied Share Share article Authorities in Nepal and China warn new floods in the disaster zone could be imminent, with overflowing lakes threatening to burst.
At least 469 people have died in Nepal, police said, while almost 1,000 more are missing, including at least 39 Australians.
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Nepal Police say hundreds of people have been rescued. ( Supplied: Nepal Army )
In Tibet, the death toll still stands at three, with more than 550 people unaccounted-for, Chinese state media has reported.
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