URGENT: Nepal: Death toll rises to 472 due to flood on border with Tibet
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URGENT: Nepal: Death toll rises to 472 due to flood on border with Tibet

SAPO Notícias28 August 2026 at 04:35

At least 472 people have died following the devastating flood on the border between Nepal and Tibet, according to the latest provisional toll released today by Nepali authorities. The death toll continues to rise as rescue and search operations continue in the affected region. Nepali authorities are coordinating emergency efforts to rescue survivors and account for all people affected by this tragedy. The disaster has also caused significant material damage in the areas near the border between the two territories.

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