Nepal Flood Death Toll Rises To 472, Over 1,400 Missing

Devastating floods along the Nepal-Tibet border have killed at least 472 people, with more than 1,400 others still missing, 48 hours after the disaster.

Emergency teams have recovered hundreds of bodies after a massive wall of water, ice and mud swept through communities on Wednesday, destroying homes, bridges and vehicles across Nepal and Tibet.

The US Geological Survey says the disaster was caused by a glacial collapse that triggered a huge flow of icy debris. The flooding also created large pools of water, with authorities warning that one of the debris dams burst in Tibet on Friday, raising fears of further flooding.

Nepali authorities have ordered rescue teams in vulnerable areas to move to safety, while China temporarily suspended operations in parts of Tibet because of the risk of renewed flooding.

Among those missing are hundreds of foreign tourists, trekkers and Hindu pilgrims travelling to Mount Kailash. Rescue operations are also continuing at the Trishuli 3A hydropower project, where more than 100 people are believed to be trapped.

Authorities say food and water supplies are running low in some affected communities as emergency teams continue the search for survivors.