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Shock and devastation remain, aday after Himalayan flood disaster

Amid reports that hundreds of people are still missing in Nepal and China after a floodwater surge slammed into towns and villages on Wednesday, aid teams have been working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.

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Shock and devastation remain, a day after Himalayan flood disaster

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Source: UN News. Published 27 Aug 2026, 12:00 pm.

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