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Nepal. Death toll rises to 1,355

Observador7 September 2026 at 08:29

Nepal faces a humanitarian tragedy with the death toll rising to 1,355, almost two weeks after devastating floods occurred in the country. The number represents an increase of 14 victims compared to Sunday's toll.

Authorities continue to register a high number of missing persons, with 4,996 citizens still unaccounted for. This data keeps concerns about the final toll of the catastrophe high.

Rescue teams remain in the field to continue search and rescue operations, working to find survivors among the rubble and areas affected by the floods.

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