Floods of Deception: Transparency Lacking in Nepal China Disaster Response The disaster unfolding on the Nepal China border, where flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse have ravaged the Himalayas, highlights the fragility of human life and the importance of effective emergency response.
Chinese authorities report that 15 British nationals are among the 261 foreign nationals from 23 countries missing in China.
The death toll continues to rise, with at least 810 confirmed dead on Sunday, and more than 3,000 people believed missing. The numbers are staggering, but so is the bureaucratic response from Beijing.