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Thursday Oct 01, 2026 Monday, 31 August 2026 00:03 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Nepal’s Police and Disaster Management Authority said 734 people have been confirmed dead following devastating flash floods on the border with Tibet last week.
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What happened
Thursday Oct 01, 2026 Monday, 31 August 2026 00:03 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}} Nepal’s Police and Disaster Management Authority said 734 people have been confirmed dead following devastating flash floods on the border with Tibet last week.
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Common ground
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Perspective signals
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Follow-up questions
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