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In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue

In Flood-Stricken Nepal, a Cool Gust Carries Hopes of a Miracle Rescue
NYT World Saturday 12 September 2026, 13:30 UTC By Hannah Beech and Sajal Pradhan 1 min read
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Members of the Nepali Army conducting a search-and-rescue operation at the Chilime hydropower project on Thursday.

Members of the Nepali Army conducting a search-and-rescue operation at the Chilime hydropower project on Thursday.
Miracle Rescue (ORG) the Nepali Army (ORG)
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