Gyirong Zangbo

Watercourse in Gyirong county, Shigatse, Tibet, China

Also known as...

Kyirong Tsangpo and Trisuli

World Asia

Nepal–Tibet floods kill hundreds, thousands missing

Flash floods along the Nepal–Tibet border have killed over 630 people, with thousands missing and rebuilding costs estimated at up to $5 billion.

Search for survivors intensifies after deadly Nepal-China flash floods Scripps News — Aug 29, 11:32 AM
Nepal-Tibet floods: Over 630 bodies recovered, number of missing soars to nearly 3,000 The Straits Times — Aug 29, 06:10 AM
Nepal flash floods: Death toll climbs to 616, search and rescue operations intensify IOL — Aug 29, 06:03 AM
Nepal's flood damage may cost up to a tenth of economy to rebuild The Straits Times — Aug 29, 06:09 AM
Nepal’s flood damage may cost up to a 10th of its economy to rebuild The Straits Times — Aug 29, 06:09 AM
UK deploys response team to Nepal after floods Punch — Aug 29, 11:34 AM
South Korea sends rescue team to Nepal for 9 missing nationals Anadolu Agency — Aug 29, 11:32 AM
Tour boss searches by air for missing brother and 54 pilgrims after flash flood The Straits Times — Aug 29, 11:40 AM
Risk of lake burst near China-Nepal border disaster site wanes - Reuters Reuters — Aug 29, 06:11 AM