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Nepal
HealthFlash flood
Kodawire AI Summary
A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal has resulted in a death toll of 469, with over 1,300 people still missing, mostly tourists from countries including India, the US, Britain, Australia, and Canada.
- Dozens of bridges destroyed, hindering rescue efforts
- Risk of further flooding grows, with authorities on high alert
- Rescue teams continue searching for survivors
- Massive landslides and flooding struck the mountainous border area on Wednesday
- Widespread destruction reported in the region
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The Guardian
The Guardian
Nepal
The Guardian
The Guardian
The catastrophic flash flood has left 1,300 missing, with hundreds of tourists unaccounted for as rescuers race to find survivors
Center
50% of coverage
Times of India (IN)
Times of India (IN)
Nepal floods death toll rises to 469 as China warns of fresh washout threat
Japan Today (JP)
Japan Today (JP)
The death toll from the devastating flash floods along Nepal’s border with Tibet has risen to 469, Nepal Police said on Friday, as rescue teams continue searching for people missing after a torrent of water, mud and debris swept through the region earlier this week.
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- Coverage diverges on causes, culpability, and expected fallout.
- Center outlets stick to verified chronology and primary sources.
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- 2h agoJapan Today (JP): Rescue teams using heavy machinery on Friday dug through mud and debris in Nepalese towns devastated by a flash flood two days ago, as hopes
- 2h agoTimes of India (IN): The death toll from the devastating flash floods along Nepal’s border with Tibet has risen to 469, Nepal Police said on Friday, as rescue te
- 2h agoThe Guardian: The catastrophic flash flood has left 1,300 missing, with hundreds of tourists unaccounted for as rescuers race to find survivors
- 21m agoThe Guardian: Lake formed by debris is overflowing towards area rescuers were headed, broadcaster says; 1,300 people still missing amid race to find survi
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