The death toll from the catastrophic floods triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas has passed one thousand, with nearly four thousand people still missing in Nepal alone.
Rescuers are struggling to reach some of the worst-affected areas, including hydropower tunnels where hundreds of workers are believed trapped, while the United Nations has warned that time is running out for survivors.
Nepal's foreign minister says the disaster warrants climate compensation rather than charity, given the country's negligible carbon footprint.
Ishan Garg reports from New Delhi.
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Ishan Garg in New Delhi says Nepal's government is framing the disaster as a climate justice issue, with the prime minister planning to raise the matter on the world stage.
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Ishan Garg in New Delhi says Chinese state media is warning of further flooding that could hamper rescue operations and cause yet more destruction.
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