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Nepal floods cause 193 deaths with over 30 still missing as rescue efforts ramp up

apnews.com — September 30, 2024, 10:00 AM UTC

Summary: Flooding and landslides in Nepal have resulted in 193 deaths, with 31 people still missing. The capital, Kathmandu, experienced severe rainfall, leading to significant flooding and injuries to 96 individuals. A landslide near Kathmandu killed around 36 people.

Rescue efforts have intensified as weather conditions improve. Temporary shelters will be established for those displaced, and financial aid will be provided to victims' families. Schools and colleges across Nepal will be closed for three days.

In northern Bangladesh, about 60,000 people are affected by flooding due to heavy rains. Residents are seeking shelter on roads and embankments as river levels rise but remain below danger levels.

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    Nepal faces backlash over slow flood relief as death toll reaches 218 (dawn.com)
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    Rescue efforts continue in Nepal as flood death toll rises to 224 (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Nepal faces backlash over slow flood relief as death toll reaches 225 (khaleejtimes.com)
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    Over 200 dead as floods and landslides devastate Nepal (outlookindia.com)
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    Rescuers search for missing people in Nepal after deadly flooding and landslides (thestar.com)
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    Rescuers search for missing people in Nepal after deadly flooding and landslides (news.yahoo.com)
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    Rescuers search for missing people in Nepal after deadly flooding and landslides (gazette.com)
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    Severe flooding and landslides kill nearly 200 in Nepal (foxnews.com)
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    More than 200 dead as severe flooding hits Nepal after record monsoon rains (theguardian.com)
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    Nepal assesses flood damage as death toll rises to 209 (phys.org)
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    Nepal reports 209 flood-related deaths as search efforts continue for 29 missing (firstpost.com)
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    Nepal floods leave over 200 dead as rescue teams assess damage (news18.com)
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    Nepal assesses damage from floods and landslides that kill 192 people (khaleejtimes.com)
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    Nepal assesses flood damage as death toll rises to 200 (rawstory.com)
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    Nepal floods leave 192 dead and 31 missing as rescue efforts continue (thenews.com.pk)
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    Heavy rainfall triggers deadly landslides and flooding in Nepal, leaving over 100 dead (independent.co.uk)
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    Floods and landslides in Nepal leave at least 148 dead and many missing (thehindu.com)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave nearly 200 dead as recovery efforts intensify (npr.org)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave 193 dead as recovery efforts intensify (abcnews.go.com)
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    Floods in Nepal leave 170 dead and 42 missing as search efforts continue (indiatoday.in)
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    Floods in Nepal kill at least 170 as monsoon rains devastate Kathmandu (inquirer.net)
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    Nepal closes schools as flooding and landslides kill at least 170 people (abc.net.au)
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    Nepal closes schools as floods and landslides kill at least 170 people (sbs.com.au)
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    Nepal floods leave over 150 dead as schools close and rescue efforts intensify (hindustantimes.com)
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    Nepal closes schools for three days as heavy rains cause over 150 deaths (nbcnews.com)
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    Nepal residents return to homes as floods leave 170 dead and 42 missing (news18.com)
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    Nepal closes schools for three days as rain death toll reaches 151 (thenews.com.pk)
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    Death toll from Nepal floods and landslides rises to 148 as rescue efforts continue (gmanetwork.com)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave 66 dead and 69 missing (regina.ctvnews.ca)
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    Flooding in Nepal kills 125 as monsoon rains cause widespread devastation (thehindu.com)
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    Flooding in Nepal kills at least 101 as monsoon rains devastate Kathmandu (rte.ie)
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    Floods in Nepal kill at least 104 as monsoon rains wreak havoc (phys.org)
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    Floods and landslides in Nepal kill over 100 with many missing (dailystar.co.uk)
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    Nepal faces severe flooding with 112 dead and 64 missing after record rainfall (hindustantimes.com)
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    Death toll from Nepal flooding rises to at least 100 with many missing (npr.org)
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    Nepal floods kill 112 and leave hundreds missing after record rainfall (outlookindia.com)
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    Heavy rain and floods in Nepal leave 112 dead and 68 missing (indiatoday.in)
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    Severe floods and landslides in Nepal kill at least 101 as climate change worsens monsoon impacts (firstpost.com)
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    Heavy rainfall causes floods and landslides in Nepal, leaving over 60 dead and many missing (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
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    Death toll from Nepal flooding and landslides rises to at least 100 (news.yahoo.com)
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    Nepal closes schools for three days after heavy rains cause 100 deaths (gazette.com)
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    Nepal closes schools and postpones exams until Tuesday due to severe flooding (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)
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    Nepal closes schools for three days after deadly floods and landslides (news.yahoo.com)
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    Nepal floods leave 101 dead as monsoon rains reach record levels (thehindu.com)
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    Nepal reports 112 dead and 68 missing after severe floods and landslides (khaleejtimes.com)
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    Heavy rainfall causes floods and landslides in Nepal, killing 101 and leaving dozens missing (news18.com)
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    Flooding in Nepal kills at least 101 as monsoon rains cause devastation (inquirer.net)
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    Nepal flood death toll rises to 112 as landslides leave dozens missing (zeenews.india.com)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave over 60 dead as heavy rains continue (abc.net.au)
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    Nepal flooding and landslides leave at least 66 dead and dozens missing (mirror.co.uk)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave 66 dead and 69 missing as rain continues (theguardian.com)
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    Floods and landslides in Nepal leave 59 dead and 44 missing (phys.org)
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    Nepal floods and landslides leave 66 dead and 69 missing as rescue efforts continue (rnz.co.nz)
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    Flooding in Nepal leaves at least 66 dead and dozens missing as rescue efforts continue (bbc.com)
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    Flooding and landslides in Nepal leave 66 dead and 69 missing (apnews.com)
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    Nepal floods leave 66 dead and 69 missing as heavy rains cause widespread damage (hindustantimes.com)
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    Floods and landslides in Nepal leave 60 dead and thousands rescued (zeenews.india.com)
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    Severe floods and landslides in Nepal leave 66 dead and 69 missing (khaleejtimes.com)
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    Flooding in Kathmandu kills 66 as rivers overflow and rescue efforts continue (news.sky.com)
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    Flooding in Kathmandu kills at least 32 as heavy rain continues (news.yahoo.com)
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    Floods and landslides in Nepal leave 49 dead and dozens missing (news.yahoo.com)
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    Flooding in Kathmandu kills at least 32 and leaves 12 missing (cbsnews.com)
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    Flooding in Kathmandu kills at least 32 as heavy rains continue (thestar.com)
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    Heavy rains in Nepal cause floods and landslides, leaving 10 dead and seven missing (thehindu.com)
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