Nepal floods kill over 903 people
A glacier collapse and landslide on Nepal’s border with China triggered floods that have killed more than 903 people and left over 4,200 missing, UN officials said. Nepal declared a flood emergency in 15 municipalities and deployed more than 20,000 search and rescue personnel, helping to rescue over 10,000 people including 252 foreign nationals. Access remains the main obstacle, with roads passable only to Nuwakot and key highways blocked. UN agencies warn of heightened infectious disease risk and urgent needs including protection for 22,000 children, nutrition treatment for wasted children, and support for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
More than 903 dead and over 4,200 missing after glacier-triggered floods
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A glacier collapsed on the Nepal-China border and caused extensive flooding. Rescue teams and aid agencies are still trying to reach blocked areas. Agencies will assess needs and monitor disease and nutrition risks.
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