Floods in Nepal Leave 475 Dead, Dam Overflows AgainPhoto by Andreea Simion on Pexels
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Floods in Nepal Leave 475 Dead, Dam Overflows Again

Público28 August 2026 at 08:17

The floods in Nepal have already caused 475 dead, according to local authorities. A dam overflowed again this morning, a phenomenon that Chinese authorities had anticipated could happen.

Nepali police ordered the evacuation of populations from the most vulnerable areas due to the risk of new overflows. Rescue operations continue to take place in various regions of the country.

The number of missing exceeds 900 people. Among the missing are three Portuguese citizens, according to information released by the news agency.

The humanitarian situation in Nepal remains critical, with thousands of people affected by the floods that have been ravaging the country in recent weeks.

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