Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Rescue efforts are continuing along the Nepal-Tibet border, 12 days after a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods. China has raised its death toll to 43, with more than 500 people still missing, while Nepal says at least 1,300 people have died. However, four rescues over the past three days are raising hopes that more survivors could still be found.
We spoke to Rachel Thompson about the most urgent humanitarian needs on the ground and what needs to happen to ensure these communities are better protected from another disaster of this scale.
Rescue efforts are continuing along the Nepal-Tibet border, 12 days after a glacial collapse triggered devastating floods. China has raised its death toll to 43, with more than 500 people still missing, while Nepal says at least 1,300 people have died. However, four rescues over the past three days are raising hopes that more survivors could still be found.
We spoke to Rachel Thompson about the most urgent humanitarian needs on the ground and what needs to happen to ensure these communities are better protected from another disaster of this scale.
