Nepal Floods Kill 469, Leave 977 Missing as Rescue Efforts Face New Threats
Devastating flash floods in Nepal have killed 469 people with 977 missing. Rescue operations face uncertainty as a barrier lake breach upstream threatens renewed flooding.
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