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Flash flood in Nepal leaves thousands missing as casualties rise
Nepal
First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 9:32 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 11:16 AM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
A flash flood in Nepal has reportedly caused rising casualties, with about 4,000 people still missing.
SO WHAT?
The reported scale suggests a major humanitarian emergency requiring extensive search, rescue and relief operations.
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