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Nepal flood death toll rises to 579; missing count surges to 1,924 as rescue ops continue
Kathmandu: The death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal rose sharply on Friday, increasing by 41 within a few hours to reach 579. The number of...
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- Why it matters
- Rapidly rising death and missing counts indicate the scale of the disaster is still becoming clear as search operations continue across affected areas.
- Most affected
- Families of missing persons in Nepal — 1,924 relatives unaccounted for as rescuers search flood zones.
- Likely next
- Whether the death toll and missing count are revised as recovery operations proceed.