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Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises

Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people and left more than 1,500 missing.

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Published by CurrentWire Aug 28, 2026 at 3:31 AM ET · First coverage Aug 28, 2026 at 4:58 AM ET

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Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises

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