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8 dead, hundreds missing as Nepal avalanche triggers flash floods
The disaster is linked to climate change, with experts noting the region's vulnerability to extreme weather.
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- Why it matters
- The incident demonstrates immediate, severe hazard from combined avalanche and flood events in mountain terrain where hundreds remain unaccounted for and rescue operations are likely ongoing.
- Most affected
- People in the affected Nepali region — Eight confirmed dead, hundreds missing and unaccounted for.
- Likely next
- Whether the missing persons figure is revised as rescue and recovery efforts continue.
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