Rescuers push deeper at China-Nepal border in fear of further floods

Wednesday's catastrophic floods and mudslides have claimed at least 788 lives and left more than 3,000 missing in Nepal and Xizang, also known as Tibet.

The Nepali disaster authority has issued early-morning alerts to residents of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading districts to be vigilant amid reports of rising water levels. This as Chinese authorities continue its rescue efforts in Xizang.

A Reuters report says locals and crew members have moved to higher ground as the Trishuli River begins to overflow in recent hours following fresh rainfall. Warning notices of renewed floodings are sent to people's phones this morning while rescue operations get underway on a major highway linking Kathmandu to one of Nepal's hardest-hit areas. Bags carrying bodies of victims are being brought to Nuwakot district from helicopters.

The disaster agency puts the death toll at 788 with 2,502 missing on the Nepali side of the border on Sunday while Chinese authorities have reported 16 deaths and 546 missing. The figure includes more than 100 Nepalis and people from a dozen countries.

In Gyirong County where roads and communication links remain cut off, Chinese rescuers are working day and night in a race against time to dig through debris despite a yellow alert for geological disaster risks.

Meteorological authorities advise caution over the next few days due to more rainfall and significant nighttime precipitation.

It is reported that two mobile base stations have been powered by a temporary emergency generator in the county, and a new transformer on a utility pole is being installed to provide stable electricity.