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Over 683 dead in flash floods in Nepal

Diário de Coimbra29 August 2026 at 17:40

Over 683 people died due to flash floods in Nepal, according to the updated number from the country's authorities. The disaster represents one of the deadliest flood-related tragedies in the region in recent years.

The Nepalese authorities were responsible for updating the death toll today, confirming that the number of dead exceeded the 683 mark. The local government continues working on rescue and assistance efforts for the affected populations.

The flash floods caused destruction in several regions of Nepal, affecting entire communities. Relief operations are facing difficulties reaching remote areas that were isolated by the force of the waters.

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