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Himalayan floods and debris disaster kills nearly 800
Nepal
First seen: Aug 31, 2026, 11:02 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 31, 2026, 12:03 PM UTC
WHAT HAPPENED
Rescuers are battling floods and debris in the Himalayas as the reported death toll approaches 800.
SO WHAT?
The large death toll and ongoing rescue operations indicate a major humanitarian emergency.
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