Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600
- Posted on August 29, 2026
- By Al Jazeera
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In brief
Nepal and China have intensified their collaborative disaster response efforts as the devastating flood crisis continues to claim lives across the region. With the death toll approaching 600, rescue teams face mounting challenges including newly formed glacial lakes that pose additional threats to survivors and rescue personnel. Authorities have resumed coordinated search and recovery operations while closely monitoring geological hazards that could trigger secondary disasters.
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Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600
Rescue operations have resumed after a brief pause, but experts caution of danger from a newly formed lake.
