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Floods in Nepal Leave 2,400 Missing as Rescue Efforts Enter Fourth Day

WHY IT MATTERS

The immense damage signals a daunting recovery for Nepal, underscoring the urgency of coordinated relief and rebuilding.

What happened

In the wake of severe flooding, rescue teams in Nepal are still searching for 2,400 people reported missing. The operation has entered its fourth day, and officials are beginning to grasp the full extent of the devastation. Satellite imagery and on‑ground reports show widespread damage to homes, roads, and infrastructure across several provinces. The sheer scale of the destruction points to a long and difficult recovery process for a nation already vulnerable to natural disasters. Local authorities are coordinating with international partners to assess damage and plan relief, but the magnitude of the crisis remains a major challenge.

PRIMARY SOURCES

Search Continues for 2,400 Missing in Nepal Floods Amid ‘Immense’ Devastation

The New York Times · Binod Ghimire and Mujib Mashal · Discovery only; publisher copyright and subscription terms apply · Source updated

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