News awaited about Latvians in Nepal and Tibet

Intensive rescue and search operations are continuing on the Nepalese side of the border, where the floods caused the most damage. More than 48 hours have passed since the mudslide caused by a glacier landslide, but the responsible services are still struggling to reach the most remote settlements that have been left without communication with the outside world. The European Union has activated its Copernicus satellite system to help Nepal's emergency services with search and rescue efforts, and the bloc said it was ready to provide more assistance if needed. Nepal and China have warned of more flooding as two huge lakes have formed on either side of the border, blocking mountain rivers. The lakes are filling up rapidly, raising fears they could overflow and inundate large areas.