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Nepal Landslides Kill 797, Isolating Residents as Aid Effort Faces Urgency

From NHK · () Japanese

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  • Landslides in the Nepal-China border region have killed 797 people across the two countries.
  • More than 3,000 people remain missing, while damaged roads and bridges have isolated many affected communities.
  • Authorities face an urgent need to establish support and relief operations.

Landslides in the Nepal-China border region have killed 797 people, while more than 3,000 others remain missing.

Many affected communities have been cut off after roads and bridges were damaged. The situation has created an urgent need to build an effective relief and support system.

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