Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 768, with over 3000 missing
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Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 768, with over 3000 missing

Expresso30 August 2026 at 05:15

The death toll from a devastating flood in Nepal has risen to 768 according to local authorities. The disaster also left more than 3000 people missing, a number that keeps rescue teams on high alert as search operations continue in the affected areas.

Nepalese authorities count at least 752 confirmed deaths, while in neighboring China at least 16 deaths have been recorded related to the same weather phenomenon. The cross-border incident highlights the regional scale of the catastrophe.

The disaster is believed to have been triggered by intense seasonal rains that caused sudden flooding and displaced thousands of people from their homes. Rescue operations are mobilizing both local forces and international assistance to help the affected populations.

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