Flood risk forces halt to rescues in Tibet, as Nepal death toll rises to 469

Risk of lake bursting forces rescue teams to withdraw as residents rush up hills to escape any river surge Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? A ⁠lake formed by a landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has started to overflow, endangering areas devastated by a flash flood two days ago and forcing a temporary halt to rescue efforts, authorities in China and Nepal have said. Residents in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, on the border with Tibet , were seen rushing up hillsides ⁠to escape any surge in the river level, ⁠according to witnesses. Authorities in Nepal had stopped rescue operations for at least 90 minutes, an army officer said. The risk of ​the lake bursting had earlier prompted all Chinese rescue personnel and vehicles to withdraw to a safe area, the state broadcaster CCTV said on Friday.

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