Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 1,066, over 4,400 missing
Glacial floods in Nepal and China have killed 1,066 people, with more than 4,400 still missing as hopes of finding survivors fade.
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AIThe death toll from glacial floods that swept through parts of the Himalayas in Nepal and China has risen to 1,066, while 4,462 people remain missing as hopes of finding survivors diminish.
Nepalese authorities reported recovering 1,050 bodies, with 3,916 people still unaccounted for, while China reported 16 deaths and 546 missing.
Rescue teams continue search operations, focusing on tunnels where around 100 hydropower workers are believed to be trapped, with teams from China, India, and South Korea participating.
Floods and landslides have swept away villages and destroyed roads, bridges, and power stations, leaving Nepal facing major challenges in relief and reconstruction, with costs estimated to reach billions of dollars.
Scientists say rising global temperatures are accelerating the melting of snow and ice in the Himalayas, increasing the risk of floods and climate-related disasters.