Nepal Floods Death Toll Climbs
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Catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal have killed at least 579 people, with nearly 2,000 missing. Rescuers are reaching the disaster zone as the death toll continues to climb. The disaster highlights the recurring nature of such events in the region, striking before communities can fully recover.
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