Nepal begins burials as flood death toll rises to 752
Nepal has begun burying hundreds of flood victims after taking DNA samples, as the death toll from devastating Nepal floods rises to 752. Read More: https://punchng.com/nepal-begins-burials-as-flood-death-toll-rises-to-752/
Nepal has started burying flood victims after taking DNA samples. The death toll from the floods has risen to 752. According to the Hong Kong Free Press, 750 confirmed deaths have been reported, with 3,044 people missing.
Rescue operations have been ongoing, with efforts focused on finding those trapped in tunnels at hydropower plants. The floods, caused by a glacial collapse, swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages.
The disaster has affected over 90,000 people, according to the Red Cross. SABC News reports 734 deaths in Nepal, with 2,498 missing, and 16 deaths in China's Gyirong County.
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