Himalayan Floods: Death Toll Exceeds 1,300, Over 5,300 Missing

Flooding in the Himalayan region has caused over 1,300 confirmed deaths with more than 5,300 missing, indicating a major humanitarian crisis. The scale of missing persons suggests the death toll may rise significantly as search and rescue operations continue. The disaster underscores the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events, likely exacerbated by climate change.