Nepal Flood Death Toll Surpasses 1,250 as Rescue Efforts Continue
Devastating flash floods across Nepal have killed more than 1,250 people and left thousands unaccounted for, prompting extensive rescue operations and symbolic funerals for the missing. Authorities warn that continued heavy rainfall poses a risk of further flooding while underscoring the growing threat of unpredictable Himalayan weather events.
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