Floods in Nepal and China have already killed more than 1,000 people
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Floods in Nepal and China have already killed more than 1,000 people

dnoticias.pt1 September 2026 at 07:37

The floods devastating Nepal and China have already caused more than a thousand deaths. Nepal's disaster management agency reported that 987 dead have been counted in Nepal, while Chinese authorities had recorded 16 dead in their latest update yesterday, Sunday, bringing the number of fatalities in both countries to at least 1,003.

In Nepal, the situation remains dire with 3,916 people still missing, including 583 foreigners. Local authorities continue to work to find survivors among the rubble and flooded areas.

The article references a companion piece addressing the growing difficulties faced by rescuers in Nepal, where time is running out and rescue operations are becoming increasingly complicated to carry out.

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