Nepal flood death toll rises to 362 as rescuers dig through mud for more than 1,400 missing
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The death toll from floods and landslides in Nepal has climbed to 389, with 466 people injured, according to Nepal Police. The Ratopati news outlet reported these figures, citing the Ratopati news outlet. Chitwan district has suffered the highest number of fatalities, with 137 bodies recovered, followed by Nawalparasi East with 87.
Deaths have also been reported in Dhading, Gorkha, Nuwakot, Tanahun, Nawalparasi West, and Rasuwa districts. Over 8,000 police personnel have been deployed to the affected areas for emergency rescue and relief operations. However, 18 police officers remain missing, and search and rescue missions continue. The floods and mudslides struck the Gyirong Port border crossing in China on Wednesday morning, occurring on the Nepalese side of the border.
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