Rescuers Battle Floods and Debris as Himalayan Disaster Death Toll Nears 800

Rescue teams are battling floodwaters, landslides, and heavy debris across Himalayan communities as the disaster’s death toll approaches 800. Emergency workers are searching damaged homes, clearing roads, and reaching residents stranded by swollen rivers and collapsed infrastructure. The scale of destruction has complicated relief operations, with remote terrain and continuing hazards slowing access to affected areas. Authorities are coordinating medical aid, temporary shelter, and food deliveries while families await news about missing relatives and communities begin assessing the damage there.