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From Malaysia and Singapore to China, Europe and beyond: The 1,300-plus missing in Nepal-Tibet floods

Malaysia Times desk Original: Malay Mail 8/27 17:51 X
From Malaysia and Singapore to China, Europe and beyond: The 1,300-plus missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
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KATHMANDU, Aug 27 — More than 1,300 people were reported missing and more than 270 were confirmed dead after flash floods and landslides at the Nepal-Tibet border.They included...

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They included hikers and climbers from around the world, many of whom flock to the Himalayan nation to test themselves on some of the world's highest peaks, as well as Hindu devotees on pilgrimages.

These figures are likely to change, which is not uncommon after a major disaster.

This is a brief of a report by another newsroom. The excerpt below is from the original.

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Malay Mail
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Aug 27, 2026
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Aug 27, 2026
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