The number of confirmed victims of the flash flood in Nepal has risen to at least 489, police said on Friday, updating the previous figure of 469, UNN writes, citing CNN.
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This came after search-and-rescue operations in both Nepal and China resumed following a brief pause due to fears of further flooding.
Meanwhile, a source at the Tourism Ministry told Reuters that 117 tourists were rescued during the flooding in Nepal, including 85 Indians, 16 Chinese, nine South Koreans, two Italians, and two U.S. citizens.
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Nepal and China resumed rescue operations in areas devastated by the flash flood after a pause caused by fears that a barrier lake could trigger another flood.
Nepal and China warned of new flood risks due to the threat of lake outburst28.08.26, 09:00
Residents of the areas at risk moved to higher ground, but officials on both sides of the border said the danger had passed.
Dozens of Americans and other foreign nationals are among at least 1,300 people reported missing.
Scientists are still working to determine the exact cause of the disaster. New video showed where a large part of the glacier broke off and fell into the river.
Source: CNN