14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides

Al Jazeera Monday 28 September 2026, 04:44 UTC 1 min read

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14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides NewsFeed 14 killed, a dozen missing as Nepal is hit by more floods and landslides At least 14 people have been killed and 11 remain missing after heavy rain triggered floods and landslides across Nepal. Chitwan was hit hardest, while 49 districts face flood warnings, including areas devastated by last month’s disaster, which killed 1,450 people. Published On 28 Sep 2026

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