At least 160 people have been confirmed dead while 647 others remain missing following devastating floods that have swept through parts of Nepal and Tibet, leaving a trail of destruction and triggering major rescue operations.
The disaster, linked to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions, has affected several communities, with floodwaters damaging homes, roads and other critical infrastructure.
Emergency response teams have been deployed to affected areas as authorities intensify efforts to locate those reported missing and rescue residents trapped by the rising waters.
The scale of the disaster has raised fears that the number of casualties could increase as rescue workers gain access to areas that remain difficult to reach.
In Nepal, several communities have been badly affected by flooding, with residents forced to flee their homes as water levels rose rapidly. Roads and other transportation routes have also been disrupted in some locations, making it difficult for emergency workers to reach affected communities.
Across the border in Tibet, the flooding has similarly caused significant disruption, with authorities working to assess the extent of the damage and provide assistance to affected residents.
Rescue operations have been complicated by difficult terrain, damaged infrastructure and continuing adverse weather conditions. Emergency workers are searching rivers, flooded communities and other affected locations for people who remain unaccounted for.
Authorities and relief agencies have also been working to provide shelter, food, medical assistance and other essential supplies to people displaced by the floods.
Officials have urged residents living in vulnerable areas to remain alert and comply with evacuation orders where necessary, warning that further rainfall could worsen conditions in some locations.
The latest figures — 160 confirmed deaths and 647 people missing — highlight the severity of the disaster, although authorities are expected to continue updating the casualty figures as search-and-rescue operations progress.
Families of missing residents are anxiously awaiting information about their loved ones, while local communities and emergency agencies continue to mobilise resources to support those affected.
The flooding is among the latest major weather-related disasters to affect the region, underscoring the growing risks faced by communities living in mountainous and flood-prone areas.
Further assessments are expected to determine the full scale of the destruction, including the number of homes and public facilities damaged and the economic impact on affected communities.
Rescue and recovery operations remain ongoing as authorities continue searching for survivors and those still missing.
