More than 1,300 people are unaccounted for after devastating floods and mudslides struck parts of Nepal and Tibet, authorities say. The disaster, described as catastrophic, prompted emergency responses as rescue teams search for the missing amid continuing disruptions to communities.
Images from the affected region show police carrying an elderly survivor to safety in Nepal’s Nuwakot district, following flash floods and mudslides near Trishuli. The incident occurred as ongoing weather-related flooding prompted urgent relief efforts and heightened concerns for residents in the affected districts.
Details on the exact number of confirmed deaths were not provided in the current brief, but authorities report widespread damage across multiple areas. The scope of the emergency has mobilized regional responders to coordinate search-and-rescue operations and assess infrastructure impacts.
The floods affected both Nepal and the Tibetan region, with authorities emphasizing the need for continued caution as weather conditions and water levels remain unstable. Officials did not offer a timeline for when the situation might stabilize or for the full extent of casualties and damage.
Further updates from local authorities and relief agencies are expected as rescue teams intensify their efforts and gather more information on missing persons and surviving residents.