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Alexis Caraco

Catastrophic Nepal floods and landslides in Nuwakot leave hundreds still missing

Nuwakot district in central Nepal is facing widespread destruction after catastrophic flash floods and landslides swept through the region on 26 August, following the glacial collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border a day before.

Communities along the Trishuli River basin, including Bidur, Devighat and Trishuli Bazaar, were hit by torrents of mud and debris. Images from the area show buildings partly buried, vehicles submerged in sludge and major infrastructure badly damaged.

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