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Deadly Floods and Landslides Kill Over 700 in Nepal

Severe flooding and landslides across Nepal have killed more than 700 people and left thousands unaccounted for, prompting intensified search and rescue operations. Authorities are coordinating evacuations and tracking foreign nationals among the widespread devastation.

29 Aug, 19:48 — 30 Aug, 10:04
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FTVery High1h ago

Nepal rescue effort intensifies as death toll passes 700

Authorities warn rising water could complicate recoveries with more than 3,000 still missing

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France 24High1h ago

Nepal: Thousands still missing as death toll rises

Nepalese authorities announced on Sunday that the provisional death toll from the devastating floods had risen to more than 730, with nearly 2,500 people still missing. Among the thousands of people missing is the husband of a 22-year-old woman, who is still waiting for him to return. Like tens of thousands of Nepalese people in recent days, she went to one of the country’s medical centres to find out whether her husband was among those whose bodies had been recovered in recent days. Caitlin...

By FRANCE24

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual15h ago

7 bodies swept into Gandak river in Maharajganj, Kushinagar amid Nepal floods

Seven unidentified bodies have been recovered from the Gandak river in Uttar Pradesh. Devastating floods in Nepal caused a sharp rise in the river's water flow. Officials are working to identify the deceased individuals found in the water. Bodies were discovered in Maharajganj and Kushinagar districts by villagers and SSB personnel. Efforts are ongoing to manage the situation and identify the recovered victims.

By TNN

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual2h ago

More stranded Keralites travel back from Nepal flood zone; 7 still untraced

More stranded Keralites travel back from Nepal flood zone; 7 still untraced

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ndtvMostly Factual2h ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma Speaks To 8 Assam Residents Rescued In Nepal

The death count from the flash floods in Nepal rose to 734 on Sunday, with rescue teams continuing rescue operations.

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