Nepal Flash Flood Death Toll Reaches 469 After China Quake
Nepal reports 469 dead from flash floods after a 5.1-magnitude earthquake in China; evacuation warnings issued near Trishuli River as a dam burst threatens further flooding.
Nepal Police raised the death toll from the flash flood in Rasuwa district to 469 on Friday, with 1,545 people injured and rescued. The floods were triggered by a magnitude 5.1 earthquake in China's Sichuan province, which also prompted a fresh flash flood warning for areas near the Trishuli River.
Nepal Police issued an evacuation order for locals near Trishuli after receiving reports that a dam on the Tibet side had burst again, raising water levels. The force called on security personnel, rescue teams, and the public to stay alert and move to safer areas.
The 5.1-magnitude quake was recorded in Longchang City, Sichuan, the China Earthquake Networks Centre said, according to ANI. Nepal has declined foreign rescue teams due to coordination issues experienced during the 2015 earthquake, relying instead on its own security agencies.
Authorities warned of possible additional flooding after the reported dam burst. The situation remains developing.
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