Nepal flash floods: Death toll crosses 1,200; over 4,000 remain missing a week after disaster
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The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods crossed 1,200 on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along the course of the Bhotekoshi river and underground powerhouses.
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What happened
The death toll from Nepal’s devastating flash floods crossed 1,200 on Wednesday (September 2, 2026), as rescuers battled rain and debris to trace those believed to be trapped in the tunnels along the course of the Bhotekoshi river and underground powerhouses.
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