At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross
Federation says it fears death toll of more than 540 will continue to rise as rescuers reach cut-off areas Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? The Red Cross has said at least 93,000 people may have been affected by Wednesday’s flash floods on the Nepal-Tibet border, which have killed more than 540 people, left another 1,900 missing, and triggered a huge rescue operation that is being…
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- First observed by CurrentWire: France 24 · Aug 28, 2026 at 7:42 AM ET
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At least 93,000 ‘in great need’ after Nepal-Tibet flash floods, says Red Cross(opens original report in a new tab)France 24Tier B
Nepal and Tibet : around 93,000 people affected, according to the Red Cross(opens original report in a new tab)The death toll continues to rise in the Nepal and Tibet floods as the situation remains fast-moving. The Red Cross says around 93,000 people have been affected. International aid is arriving from several countries, but… — France 24
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