Flood in Nepal: 1,259 deaths and 5,083 missing
Quick Look
- The death toll from the flood in Nepal has risen to 1,259 dead and 5,083 missing, according to Nepal's disaster management agency.
- The data shows a sharp increase compared to the previous day.
- In Tibet, 21 dead and 541 missing according to official sources, with activists accusing China of underestimating the victims.
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Why It Matters
The flood hit Nepal causing a significant increase in victims and missing people according to the national disaster management agency.
The number of people who lost their lives in the violent flood that hit Nepal has risen to 1,259, while another 5,083 people are currently missing: this was stated by the Nepalese agency for disaster management, cited by the AFP agency.
Yesterday, Nepal's state disaster management agency reported 1,204 people dead and 4,216 missing. There is therefore a sharp increase in missing people, according to these data.
In neighboring Tibet, according to official data, 21 people have died and another 541 are currently missing. Some activists - reports France Presse - accuse the Chinese government of underestimating the real number of victims of the tragedy.
Open Questions
- What is the exact cause of the flooding?
- What are the conditions of the survivors?
- What rescue operations are underway?
