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Hundreds missing in Nepal catastrophic flash floods
Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 22 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in parts of the Himalayan country to a halt. China's government across the northern border also launched search and rescue efforts, with major casualties in the border area of Gyirong, state broadcaster CCTV reported. No toll was immediately reported.
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- 26 Aug 2026, 13:00 CEST → 26 Aug 2026, 17:01 CEST
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Monsoon rains from June to September regularly trigger deadly floods and landslides across South Asia.
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
Massive flash floods in Nepal on Wednesday killed at least 22 people and left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in parts of the Himalayan country to a halt. China's government across the northern border also launched search and rescue efforts, with m...
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