Death toll from floods and landslides in Nepal and China rises to 1,375
Floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border have killed 1,375 people, with more than 5,400 still missing, according to local authorities.
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AIThe death toll from floods and landslides that swept through border areas between Nepal and China has risen to 1,375, local authorities announced on Monday.
Nepalese officials reported that 1,344 people have died due to the floods, while 4,898 remain missing. Authorities have collected 2,232 DNA samples to help identify the victims.
On the Chinese side, at least 31 deaths and 531 missing persons have been confirmed in the Tibet region, bringing the total number of missing to 5,429.
Widespread humanitarian appeal
In response to the disaster, the United Nations and its humanitarian partners have launched an urgent appeal for $49.6 million to provide life-saving assistance to those affected by the floods in Nepal.
The floods and landslides began after an avalanche on August 26, which sent ice, rocks, and mud surging down the Trishuli River in the border region, causing widespread destruction to towns, villages, and infrastructure.