Nepal-Tibet floods: millions at risk from glacial floods in Himalayas in years to come, UN warns, as death toll passes 1,000 – latest updates
‘Technology cannot move fast enough to prevent loss’, official says, as rescue efforts for the 4,500 still missing continue Nepal last week turned down foreign involvement in general search and rescue but said it needed specialised services and advanced technological support in areas such as life-detecting machines, large refrigerators and pre-fabricated bridges. Aid worth more than $42m has poured into the country and Nepal is now working with experts from other countries to help with rescue operations. Continue reading...
