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Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 734; over 2400 still missing as rescue operations continue

Times of Oman 2h ago 9 newsrooms in 7 countries

Kathmandu: The death toll from the Bhote Koshi flood disaster in Nepal has risen to 734, while 2419 people remain missing or out of contact, according to...

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Why it matters: The rising casualty count and large missing persons figure indicate the scale of an ongoing emergency where rescue operations are still underway and final impacts remain unknown.
Most affected: Families of missing people in affected areas — Status of over 2,400 relatives unknown; rescue efforts ongoing.
Survivors in flood-affected regions — Continuing exposure to hazards during active rescue operations.
Likely next: Whether the death toll and missing persons count are revised as rescue operations continue.

Nepal floods: Death toll rises to 734; over 2400 still missing as rescue operations continue

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