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Nepal: Hundreds reported missing after deadly flash floods

Nepal: Hundreds reported missing after deadly flash floods
France 24 Wednesday 26 August 2026, 14:30 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Entire roads and villages have been engulfed in mud after flash floods struck a border crossing between Tibet and Nepal. Hundreds are reported missing, including over 300 tourists. Flood alerts have also been issued in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

Entire roads and villages have been engulfed in mud after flash floods struck a border crossing between Tibet and Nepal. Hundreds are reported missing, including over 300 tourists. Flood alerts have also been issued in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh. [Image text:] NEPAL Hundreds missing after deadly flash floods.
Nepal (LOCATION) Tibet (LOCATION) Indian (ORG) Bihar (LOCATION) Uttar Pradesh (LOCATION)
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