Death Toll Rises in Himalayan Floods as China Faces Criticism Over Casualty Figures
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Chinese authorities have increased the official death toll to 21 and reported 541 people missing following devastating floods in the Tibetan county of Gyirong. The disaster, which began on August 26 after a glacial collapse in Nepal, sent a mass of ice, rocks, and mud across the border, destroying the border crossing. In Nepal, authorities have reported 1,127 dead and 4,850 missing, bringing the combined total for the catastrophe to at least 1,148 deaths and 5,391 missing persons. Chinese emergency teams have deployed over 2,300 personnel to the region, where they recently reopened land access to the disaster zone. While center-right reporting focuses on the updated official statistics and rescue efforts, center reporting highlights accusations from Tibetan exiles and advocacy groups that China is underestimating the actual toll. Beijing has rejected these claims, calling them a malicious smear campaign.
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