Nepal-Tibet Floods Kill Hundreds as Debris Lake Grows

A glacial collapse in Nepal triggered devastating flash floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border, killing hundreds and leaving thousands missing as a debris-formed lake raises flood risk; survivors include 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims sheltered by police before returning to Chennai, while dozens of other travelers, including Americans, remain unaccounted for amid ongoing rescue and repatriation efforts. The U.S. State Department confirmed about 90 missing Americans with some evacuations, and China warned the temporary lake could breach at any time as President Xi Jinping offered condolences and pledged assistance. Nepal’s authorities, with central and international support, are coordinating search, rescue, and return of survivors, while humanitarian and diplomatic channels address communication blackouts and dispersed communities. Global figures, including the British royal family, expressed sympathy as the toll nears 600 deaths and nearly 1,900 people remain unaccounted for, underscoring the scale of the disaster and ongoing relief efforts.