Nepal flood death toll rises to 734, disaster agency says

The death toll from devastating floods in northern Nepal has risen to 734, according to the country’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, Qazinform News Agency cites TASS

Nepal flood death toll rises to 734, disaster agency says
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“Authorities have recovered 734 bodies,” the agency said in its latest report.

A total of 8,186 people have been rescued, including 227 foreign nationals, the report said.

Nearly 2,500 people remain missing, including 588 foreign citizens, as rescue and recovery operations continue in the affected areas.

Earlier, Qazinform reported ADB approved a $5 million emergency grant for Nepal flood relief. 

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