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Death Toll Surpasses 900 as Rescue Teams Hunt Trapped Workers in Nepal Floods

Emergency crews are conducting high-stakes searches for hundreds of construction workers feared buried in collapsed hydropower tunnels after an ice-rock avalanche triggered devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border. Official casualty figures have now exceeded 900, with scientists confirming the geological trigger behind the unprecedented disaster.

31 Aug, 05:46 — 31 Aug, 09:15
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NPRHigh1h ago

Rescuers search for the missing after deadly flood along Nepal-Tibet border

China and Nepal continue to grapple with the devastation left by catastrophic flooding along the Nepal-Tibet border, as rescuers search for the missing and assess widespread destruction.

By Jennifer Pak

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual2h ago

Nepal races to rescue trapped workers, as flood death toll surpasses 900

Nepal officials say rescuers focusing on reaching workers in hydropower project tunnels in flood-stricken region.

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globe-and-mailHigh58m ago

Rescuers seek workers feared trapped in Nepal hydropower tunnels after deadly flooding

Death toll of last week’s catastrophic flooding is more than 900, with thousands missing

By Shristi Kafle And Huizhong Wu

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France 24High42m ago

Nepal rescue teams seek hundreds of workers trapped in hydropower tunnels by deadly floods

Supported by experts from China and India, Nepal's rescue teams on Monday endeavoured to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in hydropower tunnels blocked by the devastating flood of mud, water and debris that swept through the Himalayan region last week.

By FRANCE 24

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1h ago

Race to rescue 900 trapped workers as floodwaters recede in Nepal

Communities across flood-ravaged Nepal have suffered immense devastation, while crews work to find 900 workers still missing.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

Nepal floods: Boy waves T-shirt for help, climbs onto helicopter in dramatic rescue

A dramatic rescue unfolded as a Nepal Army helicopter lifted a young boy from a rooftop inundated by floodwaters. The boy's signal, a T-shirt waving for help, drew the attention of the helicopter crew, showcasing bravery amidst ongoing flood relief operations. Tragically, the region is grappling with severe loss, with reports of hundreds dead and thousands unaccounted for as diligent rescue efforts carry on.

By MAHIMA SHARMA

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Ice-rock avalanche triggered flash floods, not GLOF event: What Nepalese scientists' report reveals

As the Himalayan nation continues to reel from the aftermath of last week's flash floods, the death toll has now crossed the 900 mark.

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straits-timesMostly Factual3h ago

5-year-old girl in Nepal rescued from collapsed building 2 days after flash flood - The Straits Times

5-year-old girl in Nepal rescued from collapsed building 2 days after flash flood  The Straits Times

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egypt-independentMostly Factual1h ago

Sharp rise in number of people missing in Nepal as death toll reaches 903

The death toll from last week’s catastrophic flooding at the Nepal-China border region has reached 903, Nepal’s disaster authority said on Monday, from 788 previously recorded. The death toll in China was 16 as of Sunday. The number of missing people in Nepal rose to 4,247, including 592 foreign nationals, the National Disaster Risk Reduction … The post Sharp rise in number of people missing in Nepal as death toll reaches 903 appeared first on Egypt Independent.

By CNN

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kathmandu-postMostly Factual1h ago

Search of Rasuwagadhi tunnel ends with no survivors found - The Kathmandu Post

Search of Rasuwagadhi tunnel ends with no survivors found  The Kathmandu Post

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daily-mirror-lkMixed2h ago

Death toll climbs in Nepal flood disaster - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Death toll climbs in Nepal flood disaster  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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