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Deadly floods cause widespread destruction in China, Nepal

UN News · Official source · Aug 26, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

Severe flooding in China and Nepal caused widespread destruction and mounting death tolls, UN agencies reported on Wednesday as aid efforts deployed to help provide emergency assistance.

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