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Nepal City Overwhelmed Handling Flood Victims as Riverbanks Fill With Bodies

Following devastating flash floods in Nepal, local authorities are struggling to manage the large number of deceased victims washing up along riverbanks. Emergency teams continue difficult rescue operations, including extracting survivors from mud-clogged tunnels.

28 Aug, 13:04 — 28 Aug, 13:04
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NYTMostly Factual7h ago

A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.

By Binod Ghimire

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hvg28 Aug, 13:03First to report

Megrázó videón, ahogy a nepáli villámáradás túlélőit kimentik egy sárral elöntött alagútból

NYT28 Aug, 13:04Latest update

A Nepali city struggles to handle the many bodies on its riverbanks.

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