Death toll from Nepal's massive mudslide tops 1,100: police

Nepalese police said Wednesday the death toll from the massive mudslide had risen to 1,127, with more than 3,900 people still missing.

The catastrophic flash flood and mudslide triggered by a glacial collapse on the Nepalese side struck the remote China-Nepal border region on Aug 26 morning.

In the riverside town of Devighat on the Trishuli River, which bore the brunt of the disaster, approximately 300 houses have been destroyed along the riverbank. The extent of devastation is stark: large structures have been completely reduced to rubble.

As floodwaters begin to recede, local residents are summoning their resolve to return to the ravaged site in an effort to salvage whatever belongings they can recover. These salvaged items are being taken to temporary shelters where displaced families are now staying.

In the affected areas, collapsed rooftops are a common sight, and in some residences, mud remains piled up to the first floor. Residents are now laboring to clear the debris, yet the task is rendered exceedingly difficult by the sheer scale of destruction. Those who managed to escape count themselves fortunate, but the sheer force of the flood, which swept away entire buildings, raises harrowing questions about the fate of those who could not flee in time.

Local school buildings have been converted into temporary shelters to accommodate the survivors. Food supplies have been arranged, with two meals a day being provided by various organizations. In addition, basic necessities such as clothing are in urgent need -- many have lost everything. At one shelter, a charitable organization was seen distributing saris and other garments to women and girls. As one affected woman remarked, life will never be the same again for the survivors.

Death toll from Nepal's massive mudslide tops 1,100: police

China's envoy told the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday that dialogue and negotiations remain the only path to resolving the Ukraine crisis, noting that the protracted conflict continues to intensify and leads to mounting civilian casualties.

Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, called on the parties concerned and the international community to work together for an early ceasefire and a political settlement of the crisis through dialogue and negotiations.

"Dialogue and negotiations are the only way to solve the Ukraine issue. Parties concerned should not give up efforts just because negotiations are difficult, nor should they refuse to engage with each other due to existing differences. Instead, they should remain patient, demonstrate good faith, and strive to get the talks off ground, so as to gradually build mutual trust and consensus. All parties should work together toward a comprehensive, lasting, and binding peace agreement," Sun said.

China urges an end to all attacks targeting civilians and calls on the parties concerned to remain calm and restrained, strictly comply with international humanitarian law, protect the safety of civilians and civilian infrastructure, and avoid harming third-party civilians and civilian assets, said Sun.

China also calls on countries in the region and the international community to intensify diplomatic efforts in promoting peace talks, building mutual trust, and conducting mediation, said Sun, adding that China opposes any moves that fan the flames or seek to create division and confrontation.

China is ready to join the international community in making sustained efforts to achieve an early ceasefire, and lasting peace and stability in the region, he said.

Dialogue, negotiations only way to resolve Ukraine issue: Chinese envoy