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Rescue Operations Halted in Nepal Amid Rising Flood Risks and Landslides

Search and rescue efforts in Nepal have been temporarily suspended as heavy rains cause lakes to overflow and trigger new flooding in the region. The worsening conditions have complicated recovery operations following deadly landslides that left hundreds unaccounted for.

28 Aug, 07:31 — 28 Aug, 07:31
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DWHigh53m ago

Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks

The death toll from the Himalayan flash floods has climbed to 469, with more than 1,000 still missing. Meanwhile, authorities warn an overflowing lake formed by debris could trigger a second wave of flooding.

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First report: aktuality-sk · 28 Aug, 06:13Full coverage: 5 · 2hWindow: 2h
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aktuality-sk28 Aug, 06:13First to report

Záchranné práce v Tibete zastavila hrozba novej povodne. Po zosuve bahna zostávajú nezvestné stovky ľudí

nrk28 Aug, 06:13

Fare for ny flom i Nepal

orf28 Aug, 06:16

Sucheinsatz in Tibet ausgesetzt

1h later
DW28 Aug, 07:31

Nepal-China flood rescue on hold as lake breaks banks

dnevnik-bg28 Aug, 07:47Latest update

Огромно ледено езеро след свлачищата по границата между Непал и Тибет спря спасителните работи

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