Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Nepal flood death toll rises to 469: police

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2026-08-28

Devastating floods on the Nepal-Tibet border region have killed at least 469 people, Nepali police said Friday, 48 hours after the disaster. Chinese state media had earlier confirmed three dead, taking the total killed to at least 472. More than 1,400 people are missing, including hundreds of foreigners. pm/pjm/tc ...

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