Nepal: over 950 dead and close to 4,500 missingPhoto by Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz on Pexels
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Nepal: over 950 dead and close to 4,500 missing

CNN Portugal31 August 2026 at 17:22

Nepal was hit by a violent earthquake that caused over 950 dead and close to 4,500 missing. The earthquake was of great intensity and caused devastation in various regions of the country, with buildings destroyed and entire communities affected by the natural disaster.

Among the missing are three Portuguese citizens, who are believed to be in the area affected by the earthquake. Portuguese authorities are monitoring the situation and trying to locate these citizens.

The Nepalese government has mobilized rescue teams and requested international assistance to cope with the magnitude of the catastrophe. Hospitals are overcrowded and authorities fear that the death toll will continue to rise in the coming hours.

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