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Nepal floods death toll rises to 676, nearly 3,000 missing

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

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  • The death toll from severe floods in Nepal has risen to at least 676, with 669 fatalities reported in Nepal and 7 in China.
  • Nearly 3,000 people are missing, including nine South Korean nationals working for Doosan Enerbility and Korea South-East Power.
  • Over 3,700 people have been rescued, and South Korean helicopters have begun search operations.

The devastating floods that swept through Nepal have claimed at least 676 lives, with the number of missing persons nearing 3,000. The disaster, which originated in the Himalayan region near the China-Nepal border, has impacted both countries, with 669 deaths reported in Nepal and seven in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

As of August 29, the number of missing individuals reached 2,976. Among those unaccounted for are nine South Korean nationals, including six employees from Doosan Enerbility and three from Korea South-East Power. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with over 3,700 people saved so far. Families of the missing anxiously await news, while survivors arrive at relief centers.

South Korean helicopters commenced search operations on August 29, marking the first time the South Korean government's aircraft have been deployed for the mission. The scale of the disaster underscores the severe impact of the flooding on communities and infrastructure in the region.

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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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