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World · Asia-Pacific · published 2026-08-28 · via France 24

Rescuers race against time as Nepal-Tibet flood death toll expected to climb

At least 472 people have died and over 1,500 remain missing after flash floods struck the Himalayan border region between Nepal and China, with more than 3,250 evacuated by helicopter. Authorities warn that an overflowing lake upstream could trigger additional flooding, raising fears that the death toll will continue to increase.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “In Tibet and Nepal, 'the most pressing fear is that the death toll could rise'.” Browse more stories.