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Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 1,399

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What happened

The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170…

Key facts

  • The joint command of security personnel is continuing its search and rescue operations, with the number of missing people estimated to be 5,170…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:14:58 UTC.

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  2. Seven former Awami League ministers and functionaries given death sentence by International Crimes Tribunal in Dhaka

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  4. Nepal flash floods death toll reaches 1,399

  5. State of U.S. democracy reaches new low, report finds

Sources

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