World News Today Live Updates on August 29, 2026 : Nepal flood death toll at 616: ‘At least $4 bn’ needed for rebuilding; minister denies refusing foreign help — 5 points
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The death toll from recent floods in Nepal has risen to at least 616, with the country in urgent need of $4 billion to $5 billion for rebuilding efforts, according to Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle. Despite initial reports suggesting otherwise, Wagle has denied claims that his government has refused foreign aid in response to the disaster.
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- Nepal flood death toll at 616: ‘At least $4 bn’ needed for rebuilding; minister denies refusing foreign help — 5 points livemint.com
- Nepal says death toll in flash floods climbs to 626 with 2,426 people missing in the country koreatimes.co.kr
- Nepal and China resume flood rescue as death toll nears 600 aljazeera.com
