The number of people reported missing after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border has surged to nearly 3,000, while more than 630 have been killed, according to local officials on Saturday.
The flash floods and mudslides followed unusually heavy rainfall in the region along the border between Nepal and China. Local authorities are coordinating with rescue teams to search for the missing amid still-complex weather conditions.
The disaster site lies in a rugged border area, complicating access and rescue efforts. Rescue teams are working to find survivors and provide humanitarian assistance to those affected.
The casualty figure is expected to rise further as the urgent search for missing victims continues.
