Rescue teams dig through mud and debris as hopes of finding survivors fade, while officials warn that a newly formed lake created by flood debris could burst and trigger further flooding
KATHMANDU, NEPAL —
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to 469, according to police, as rescue teams continue searching through mud and debris for survivors.
Emergency crews are working in difficult conditions as the scale of the destruction becomes clearer. Roads and other infrastructure have been damaged, while large amounts of mud and debris have made access to affected areas challenging.
With the number of confirmed deaths continuing to rise, hopes of finding survivors are fading. Rescue workers remain focused on locating people who may still be trapped beneath collapsed structures or buried debris.
Authorities are also facing a new danger after flood debris created a lake in the affected area. Officials have warned that the newly formed body of water could burst, potentially sending a sudden surge of water and debris downstream.
The warning has added urgency to rescue and emergency operations, with authorities monitoring the lake and assessing the risks to communities in its path.
The disaster has left communities struggling to recover while emergency services work to provide assistance to those who have lost homes and loved ones. Officials are expected to continue updating the casualty figures as search and rescue operations progress.
For families waiting for news of missing relatives, the ongoing rescue effort remains a desperate race against time.