Chinese rescuers find ‘nothing but ruins’ at border crossing as Nepal seeks help to ID and store the dead

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Chinese and Nepalese rescue teams are conducting difficult search and rescue operations at the heavily damaged Gyirong border crossing after severe flooding in the Himalayas. Rescuers only recently reached the border complex, finding it largely in ruins caused by torrents of water and debris.

Nepal and China continue arduous search and rescue operations in flood-hit Himalayas Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates A Chinese rescue team has reached the all-but-obliterated Gyirong border crossing complex for the first time and found “nothing but ruins” as Nepal and China continue their arduous rescue operations in the flood-hit Himalayas. Surveillance camera footage from the worst-hit Gyirong border crossing complex showed huge torrents of water and debris on Wednesday engulfing buildings and people trying to flee. Only ⁠on Friday were rescuers able to reach the area. Continue reading...