Rescue efforts in Nepal-Tibet flood zone hampered by terrain and new flood risks
Rescue teams searching for survivors of a devastating flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border have faced severe obstacles, including a newly formed barrier lake that briefly forced them to halt operations. The disaster has killed more than 500 people, with over a thousand still missing. The remote and rugged Himalayan terrain, along with the threat of additional flooding, complicates the relief effort.
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