China has intensified search-and-rescue operations in flood-hit Tibet after hundreds of people were reported missing, with authorities saying 12 more bodies have been recovered as teams continue searching affected areas. Many of those still unaccounted for are Indian nationals or people of Indian origin who were visiting the region in connection with pilgrimages to Lake Mansarovar and Mount Kailash, two of Hinduism’s most sacred sites. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing would make every effort to locate survivors, recover victims and manage the aftermath of the disaster, while promising to release updated information on the situation and rescue operations. The Chinese government also allowed journalists from eight foreign media organisations, including Reuters, to visit core affected areas for the first time, providing an opportunity to assess the scale of the devastation. Meanwhile, neighbouring Nepal continues its own rescue and recovery efforts after severe flooding caused widespread destruction, with authorities keeping public programmes limited as emergency operations remain underway. The disaster has also placed pressure on Chinese authorities from families seeking information about missing foreign visitors, highlighting the urgent need for transparent updates as rescue teams race against time to determine the fate of those still missing.
Tibet Flood Disaster: China Intensifies Search for Hundreds Missing
