Glacial collapse kills over 1,100, leaves thousands missing
At least 1,114 people were killed and nearly 4,000 remain unaccounted for after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered flash floods that devastated towns and valleys near Nepal's border with China. Rescuers have recovered 279 people from damaged hydropower projects while hundreds more are believed trapped in hydroelectric tunnels; specialised teams from India, China and the United States are involved. The United Nations Development Programme estimates about 2.2 million tons of debris, and U.N. officials warn of public health risks from overcrowded shelters and contaminated water. Nepal's government is shifting from search operations to rehabilitation and reconstruction.
More than 1,100 people are confirmed dead from the glacier collapse
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A glacier collapse in the Himalayas caused severe floods in Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams have worked to find survivors and begin relief. The government is moving towards rebuilding and investigating the collapse cause.
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