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Nepal and Tibet flash floods kill at least 472 people FAST-MOVING

Devastating flash floods in the border region between Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 472 confirmed deaths, with more than 1,400 people still reported missing. The disaster, which authorities believe was triggered by a glacier detachment in the Himalayas, has caused widespread destruction to roads, infrastructure, and villages.

Rescue operations are ongoing, though difficult due to mud and damaged transport routes. While 1,545 people have been rescued, many victims remain unidentified due to the force of the water and debris. Among the missing are numerous foreign nationals, including tourists and Hindu pilgrims traveling toward Mount Kailash.

Chinese authorities have issued warnings regarding a newly formed barrier lake near the border, which currently holds approximately 2 million cubic meters of water. There is a high risk of the dam breaching, which could trigger another massive flood wave downstream. In response to the tragedy, German officials, including Development Minister Reem Alabali Radovan and Green Party leader Britta Haßelmann, have emphasized the urgent need for climate adaptation and international support, noting the disaster as a stark consequence of the escalating climate crisis.

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Britta Haßelmann · China · Friedrich Merz · German Alpine Club · Nepal · Reem Alabali Radovan · Roland Stierle · Tibet · US Geological Survey

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