Death toll rises to 472 in Nepal-Tibet border floodPhoto by Roberto Carrillo on Pexels
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Death toll rises to 472 in Nepal-Tibet border flood

Notícias de Coimbra28 August 2026 at 07:21

At least 472 people died following the devastating flood recorded on the border between Nepal and Tibet. The death toll continues to rise as rescue operations continue in the affected region. Local authorities and humanitarian organizations are working to rescue survivors and assess the full extent of the damage caused by the catastrophe. This natural disaster represents one of the worst tragedies to hit the border region between the two territories in recent years.

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