Nepal floods death toll climbs to 669, with 2,400 still missing as rescue efforts continue

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal rose to at least 669 on Saturday, as more than 2,400 people remained missing in the country, including around 90 Americans.

The death toll from catastrophic flash floods and mudslides in Nepal rose to at least 669 on Saturday, as more than 2,400 people remained missing in the country, including around 90 Americans.

Rescuers have struggled to reach devastated communities along the Nepal-Tibet border, with the scale of the disaster coming into view four days after the torrent of water, ice and debris swept through Himalayan valleys, destroying homes, bridges and other infrastructure.

As families wait for news about their relatives, damaged roads, power outages and fears of further flooding have hampered rescue efforts.

China has separately reported seven deaths and 554 people missing in its Tibet region, including hundreds of foreigners. It is unclear how much overlap there is between the Chinese and Nepali missing-person counts.

House nearly engulfed by Nepal floodwaters