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More than 11,000 rescued in Nepal floods as desperate search for survivors continues
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Neha Poonia , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· September 3, 2026
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Key points Thousands of people are still missing, despite more than 11,000 being rescued. Rescue efforts are ongoing after catastrophic flooding.
Rescue efforts are ongoing after catastrophic flooding. Thousands of people are still missing, despite more than 11,000 being rescued. Families are growing desperate, with some using symbolic gestures to mourn their missing loved ones.
Many are still holding out hope for a miracle, including those with family members trapped in hydropower tunnels. Specialist crews are working to clear thick mud from these tunnels.
Further information is available on the status of the rescue operations and the search for survivors. The situation remains uncertain for many families affected by the flooding.
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Published: September 3, 2026 ·
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