Desperate rescue attempts continue in Nepal to reach people thought to be trapped | First Thing
Summary
Rescue teams in Nepal are trying to reach hundreds of people trapped after severe flash floods hit the region, leaving over 900 dead and thousands missing. The floods also affected nearby Tibet, and the disaster is believed to be linked to climate change. In a separate event, tensions between the US and Iran escalated with missile attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.Key Facts
- Over 900 people have died in Nepal due to flash floods caused by a surge of ice, rock, mud, and debris.
- More than 4,000 people are still missing in Nepal; an additional 500 are missing in Tibet.
- Around 21,000 security personnel, along with civilians and volunteers, are involved in the rescue efforts in Nepal.
- China sent over 2,100 rescue workers to assist in the disaster response.
- The Red Cross estimates over 90,000 people have been affected by the floods.
- The US attacked Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting Iran to retaliate with missile strikes on airbases in Jordan and the UAE.
- President Donald Trump claimed that Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, was being destroyed but provided no further details.
- The recent military clashes between the US and Iran mark the first hostilities in a month, after a period of stalemate.
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