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Nepal flash floods: At least 95 killed, nearly 500 missing as rescue ops continue

Surge in Bhote Koshi river in Tibet causes flood; officials report extensive damage to roads, power infrastructure and bridges; rescue underway to find missing persons

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  • Sudden flash floods, originating notably in Nepal's Rasuwa district, have caused widespread destruction and prompted ongoing rescue and recovery operations.
  • The death toll has steadily risen across updates from hundreds to at least 626 bodies found, with thousands of people still unaccounted for.
  • A significant number of Indian nationals, ranging from 142 to over 300, are reported missing among the victims.
  • Nepalese authorities, including Prime Minister Balendra Shah, are heavily involved in the response, pledging all government resources as rescue workers race to find survivors and bodies buried under the slush.

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