The confirmed death toll from the catastrophic floods and landslides in the Himalayas, affecting Nepal and China’s Tibet region, has surpassed 900, authorities said on Monday.
A total of 4,793 people are reported missing.
The disaster, which began last Wednesday morning, has claimed 903 lives in Nepal, while 4,247 people are reported missing, according to Nepalese authorities.
In China’s Tibet region, 16 people have been confirmed dead and 546 remain missing, according to broadcaster CCTV.
Search and rescue operations for victims have now continued for a sixth day.
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Sixth day after Nepal disaster brings grim news: Death toll surpasses 900
