Tragedy in Nepal: on a day of national mourning, there are still five thousand missing
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Tragedy in Nepal: on a day of national mourning, there are still five thousand missing

SIC Notícias7 September 2026 at 09:22

Over 1,300 people died in a landslide in Nepal, a number that may still increase significantly. The country is going through a day of national mourning while rescue operations continue in the field.

Around 5,000 people remain missing after the catastrophe. Local authorities face difficulties in the field to find survivors and account for all victims.

The total damage caused by the disaster is still being tallied. The estimated value of the losses has not yet been announced by the Nepalese authorities.

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