The death toll is rising in the region following the massive flood and debris flow that occurred on August 26 on the border between Nepal and China's Tibet Autonomous Region. Search and rescue operations in the disaster zone are being carried out under difficult conditions amidst piles of mud and debris.
According to information from local sources, the number of people who lost their lives in the disaster has neared 270. It is reported that over a thousand people are still missing. Teams are working around the clock to reach the missing and recover the bodies.
A video shared on social media following the disaster has also drawn significant backlash in the region. In the footage circulated by Nepal-based accounts, it is alleged that an individual took gold jewelry from the body of a woman who lost her life in the flood.
The allegation has brought concerns about security and looting to the forefront, alongside the devastation caused by the disaster. It is reported that official authorities in the region are focused on search and rescue and missing persons identification efforts, and that conditions remain severe in the areas affected by the disaster.
News Source: 12punto
