Death toll from flash flood rises to 633
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Death toll from flash flood rises to 633

SAPO Notícias29 August 2026 at 10:35

The death toll from a flash flood has risen to 633 people. The natural disaster continues to claim lives as rescue operations proceed.

Search and rescue operations have been intensified in the last few hours. Emergency teams are working around the clock to find survivors among the rubble.

Authorities are focused on a hydroelectric power plant where dozens of people remain trapped. The facility's tunnel is completely filled with mud, which significantly hampers rescue efforts.

Rescue teams face enormous challenges due to the extreme conditions at the site. The accumulated mud and destruction caused by the flash flood have complicated rescuers' access to areas where survivors may still be found.

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