Images of the destruction caused by floods in Nepal
SAPO Notícias26 August 2026 at 16:31
A sudden flood hit northern Nepal, causing deaths, missing people and significant damage to homes, roads and infrastructure. The images document the devastation in the districts of Rasuwa and Nuwakot, revealing the extent of the tragedy caused by the phenomenon.
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