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Death Toll Rises to Nearly 1,400 After Devastating Himalayan Floods in Nepal and Tibet

Rescue teams are struggling to reach survivors as the death toll from deadly flash floods in the Himalayas climbs to nearly 1,400 across Nepal and China's Tibet region. The disaster has left hundreds missing and destroyed infrastructure at the border.

6 Sept, 03:23 — 7 Sept, 01:12
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ReutersVery High18h ago

At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port - Reuters

At flood-destroyed China-Nepal border, no sign of a once-busy port  Reuters

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual23h ago

China mudslide: One missing person found dead as death toll rises to two

By KARAN MANRAL

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Rescue breakthroughs buoy teams as tough search continues in Nepal

The glacial and mountain collapse on the China-Nepal border killed at least 1,385 people and left more than 5,500 missing across the two countries

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual16h ago

Tibet death toll from Himalayas flood now 43 with 519 missing: Chinese media

The huge gap between the death toll and the number of people missing highlights the immense challenge facing rescuers as they push deeper into the devastated border area.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual21h ago

Nepal flood death toll hits 1,341 as expectant mothers struggle in shelters

5,531 remain missing as UN estimates 500 births next month, 74 women potentially requiring emergency obstetric care

By Anadolu Agency

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phnom-penh-postMixed1h ago

Late rescues renew hope for survivors in deadly Nepal floods

A 64-year-old woman was rescued alive from beneath her buried home as her family performed her death rites, while three others—including a Chinese national—were pulled alive from hydropower tunnels in Rasuwa. KATHMANDU – For 10 days since the floods, her whereabouts remained a complete mystery. Her relatives had all but abandoned hope of her return. On [...]

By ngochecktay

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