Death Toll Nears 750 in Devastating Nepal and China Cross-Border Floods and Landslides, Thousands Missing

Devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal and China's Tibet region have resulted in a death toll of approximately 750, with over 3,000 people still reported missing. Nepal's disaster agency confirmed 675 deaths and 2,498 missing, while Chinese authorities in Tibet reported 16 deaths and 546 unaccounted for. The UN Women has issued a gender alert, highlighting heightened risks for women and girls due to displacement, protection concerns, and challenges in accessing essential services and humanitarian aid.