Desperate Search Continues as Flood Toll Surpasses 3,000 in Nepal and China
By Editor • August 30, 2026 • 1 min read
In a harrowing rescue operation, teams in Nepal and China are digging through mud and debris in search of thousands reported missing after severe flooding devastated the region. As of Sunday, the number of missing individuals stands at 3,044, alongside 750 confirmed fatalities, with some bodies potentially carried as far as India.
The disaster, triggered by a glacial collapse along the China-Nepal border on Wednesday, unleashed a torrent of water and debris, engulfing entire villages.
Source: www.japantimes.co.jp
