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- National Emergency Operation Centre chief Phanindra Paudel announced Nepal has ended its flood search-and-rescue operation.
- The August 26 flood killed at least 1,455 people, officials said.
- At least 5,285 remain missing while 13,795 have been rescued.
- Authorities will consider legally declaring missing persons dead for insurance and banking.
- Officials estimate nearly $5 billion is needed for early recovery and rehabilitation of displaced people.