China Resumes Flood Rescue in Tibet After Water Flow Halted
Summary
China has resumed rescue operations in Tibet after briefly halting work when water flow from a dammed lake raised flood concerns. More than 550 people are reported missing in border areas, including about 260 pilgrims heading to Kailash Mansarovar.
Key Points
- China resumed rescue work for flood victims in Tibet after the water stopped flowing down from the dammed lake.
- Rescue operations had been paused for about three hours because of the risk of further flooding.
- More than 550 people are missing in Tibet's border areas after the flood in Bhote Koshi.
- About 260 of the missing are reported to be pilgrims traveling to Kailash Mansarovar.
