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Nepal mobilizes massive rescue after flash floods kill 903

9/1/2026

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Balendra Shah Mobilizes Rescue

Prime Minister Balendra Shah mobilized rescue operations after flash floods killed over 900 people.
Nepal’s disaster agency recorded 903 deaths and 4,247 missing, including 592 foreigners.
China reported 16 deaths, 546 missing and 261 foreign nationals among the missing.
About 21,000 Nepali security staff and volunteers joined tunnel and flood searches.
The United States pledged $3.6 million for three months of food aid to 10,000 households.

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Khanal Demands Climate

Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal urged a global climate response, noting Nepal contributes 0.1% emissions but suffers heavily.
The government estimates reconstruction could cost billions of dollars.
The UN reports 65,000 need emergency water, sanitation, hygiene and 22,000 children require protection.
Over 10,000 school-age children need psychosocial support as many schools are damaged or used as shelters.
Experts warn high-risk geological points could trigger further landslides, complicating rescue efforts.

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Balendra Shah Mobilizes Rescue

Prime Minister Balendra Shah mobilized rescue operations after flash floods killed over 900 people.
Nepal’s disaster agency recorded 903 deaths and 4,247 missing, including 592 foreigners.
China reported 16 deaths, 546 missing and 261 foreign nationals among the missing.
About 21,000 Nepali security staff and volunteers joined tunnel and flood searches.
The United States pledged $3.6 million for three months of food aid to 10,000 households.

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