Death Toll Rises to Nearly 400 as Catastrophic Floods Devastate Nepal and Tibet

Severe monsoon flooding across Nepal and parts of Tibet has claimed at least 389 lives and left hundreds more unaccounted for, including dozens of foreign nationals. International consular teams are coordinating search operations as rescue workers struggle against treacherous terrain and continued heavy rainfall.

27 Aug, 10:27 — 27 Aug, 20:00

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Why this matters

The catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in a significant loss of life and widespread displacement, impacting both local populations and international tourists. The ongoing search and rescue operations highlight the urgent humanitarian crisis and the devastating effects of natural disasters in the region.

Key entitiesNepal Tibet Nepal police

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What 4 sources agree on, dispute, and miss

What sources agree on

Catastrophic floods have devastated Nepal and Tibet
The death toll has risen to nearly 400
Hundreds of people are still missing

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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The death toll has reached 389

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More than 360 people were killed

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More than 1,400 people are still missing

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Thirty-five Australians are among the missing

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The number of Canadians missing has risen to 30

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Coverage gaps

The number of Australians missing in the floods

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The number of Canadians missing in the floods

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Specific details about missing individuals from Odisha, India

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The story of a missing Singaporean woman and her family

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The number of Australians missing in the floods
The number of Canadians missing in the floods
Specific details about missing individuals from Odisha, India
The story of a missing Singaporean woman and her family

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4 sources30/33

Spectrum spread— 2/5 buckets covered8/33

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Geographic diversity— 4 regions17/34

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globe-and-mailHigh3h ago

Number of Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet rises to 30

Nepal police report more than 360 people were killed and more than 1,400 are still missing

By The Canadian Press Staff

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sydney-morning-heraldMostly Factual1h ago

Australia news LIVE: Thirty-five Australians among hundreds still missing in Nepal floods as death toll grows to 389

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and abroad, as rescue and recovery efforts continue in Nepal and Tibet after catastrophic flash floods.

By Emily Kaine

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual9h ago

Australia-based Odisha couple, 20-year-old woman missing in Nepal floods

Three Odias, including an Australia-based couple and a 20-year-old woman from Mayurbhanj, are missing after devastating floods in Nepal, officials said.

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star-malaysiaMixed10h ago

Nepal floods: ‘I don’t know what to tell our seven-year-old daughter’, husband of S’pore woman missing in catastrophe - The Star

Nepal floods: ‘I don’t know what to tell our seven-year-old daughter’, husband of S’pore woman missing in catastrophe The Star

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Coverage Timeline

First report: star-malaysia · 27 Aug, 10:27|Full coverage: 4 · 10h|Window: 10h

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star-malaysia27 Aug, 10:27First to report

Nepal floods: ‘I don’t know what to tell our seven-year-old daughter’, husband of S’pore woman missing in catastrophe - The Star

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hindustan-times27 Aug, 11:56

Australia-based Odisha couple, 20-year-old woman missing in Nepal floods

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globe-and-mail27 Aug, 17:24

Number of Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet rises to 30

3h later

sydney-morning-herald27 Aug, 20:00Latest update

Australia news LIVE: Thirty-five Australians among hundreds still missing in Nepal floods as death toll grows to 389

Story evolution

The narrative has shifted from general reporting on the disaster's scale to a more specific focus on the nationalities of the missing and the personal stories of those affected.

Initial Reports & Rising TollBefore Aug 27 morning

Early reports confirm catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet with a rising death toll.

Focus on Missing NationalsAug 27 morning to afternoon

International outlets begin to highlight the number of their own citizens missing in the disaster.

Continued Rescue & RecoveryAug 27 evening

Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as the death toll approaches 400.

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Death Toll Rises to Nearly 400 as Catastrophic Floods Devastate Nepal and Tibet

Why this matters

The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims3 agreed · 2 unverified

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Source Diversity

Source Diversity

Sources

Number of Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet rises to 30

Australia news LIVE: Thirty-five Australians among hundreds still missing in Nepal floods as death toll grows to 389

Australia-based Odisha couple, 20-year-old woman missing in Nepal floods

Nepal floods: ‘I don’t know what to tell our seven-year-old daughter’, husband of S’pore woman missing in catastrophe - The Star

Coverage Timeline

Nepal floods: ‘I don’t know what to tell our seven-year-old daughter’, husband of S’pore woman missing in catastrophe - The Star

Australia-based Odisha couple, 20-year-old woman missing in Nepal floods

Number of Canadians missing after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet rises to 30

Australia news LIVE: Thirty-five Australians among hundreds still missing in Nepal floods as death toll grows to 389

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