Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug 28, 2026 (AFP) - Nepal seeking to reach survivors in tunnel as risk of new floods rises

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2026-08-28

Nepali soldiers battled Friday to reach 100 people trapped in a tunnel two days after deadly floods, as the risk of new torrents forced China to halt rescue efforts at its hardest-hit zone in Tibet. Emergency teams have recovered 472 bodies after a tsunami-like wall of freezing water and mud crashed down on Wednesday, burying homes, smashing bridges and sweeping away vehicles in both Nepal and Tibet. More than 1,400 people are missing, including......

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