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Death toll rises to 734, over 3,000 missing in Nepal, Tibet as authorities warn of fresh flooding | Top Updates

Catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border have killed at least 734 people and left more than 3,000 missing. Rescue teams are searching for survivors, while Nepal has sought international assistance as hundreds remain trapped in hydropower tunnels.

Death toll rises to 734, over 3,000 missing in Nepal, Tibet as authorities warn of fresh flooding | Top Updates

Death toll in Nepal and Tibet rises to 734 as over 3,000 remain missing following catastrophic floods triggered by a glacial collapse near the China-Nepal border. Nepalese authorities have warned of potential renewed flooding and urged residents in affected areas to stay vigilant, with at least 100 workers believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels.

International assistance, including from India and China, has been requested to aid in rescue operations, body identification, and reconstruction efforts, with an estimated cost of $4 to $5 billion.

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