Chinese authorities suspended rescue operations in the Tibet region on Friday due to the high risk of further flooding. The decision follows a deadly landslide near the border with Nepal that has left hundreds of people missing. State broadcaster CCTV reported that the suspension was prompted by the formation of a lake, which poses an ongoing threat to the area.
The emergency response remains stalled as officials monitor environmental hazards in the wake of the disaster. The situation continues to evolve as the potential for additional landslides or floods complicates recovery efforts for the missing individuals.
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