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Nepal and China floods: Search and rescue works continue

Published on 27 Aug 2026 10:30:14 PM

Rescue teams in China and Nepal arrived at the worst-hit areas of the deadly flash floods and mudslides early Aug 27 morning to mount extensive operations to locate survivors. The death toll has climbed to 359 as of evening.

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Rescue teams in China and Nepal arrived at the worst-hit areas of the deadly flash floods and mudslides early Aug 27 morning to mount extensive operations to locate survivors. The death toll has climbed to 359 as of evening.

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