Nepal Floods, 33 Countries Missing Persons
Reports indicate that the recent floods in Nepal, caused by a major glacier collapse in the Himalayan Mountains, have resulted in the death of at least 389 people and left over 977 others missing, with hundreds of injuries recorded. The disaster has destroyed large areas, severed communications and roads, and been accompanied by a powerful influx of water that has swept many bodies a considerable distance. Extensive evacuation operations have been launched, involving security forces and helicopters, with confirmations that the collapse was due to glacier and rockfalls, and initial belief that an earthquake was not a primary cause. Nepali authorities are monitoring the risks at the river's upper reaches with caution, including the potential for a new landslide dam on Haghiza Lake, amid discussions about the possible impacts of climate change on mountain stability. The government is engaged in search and rescue efforts, while international aid continues to support those affected.
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