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Nepal’s Prime Minister Links Aug. 26 Himalayan Disaster to Plea for Climate Justice at U.N.

At the U.N., Nepal’s PM tied the Aug. 26 Himalayan disaster — at least 1,400 dead, thousands missing — to a plea for grant-based climate aid and regional cooperation.

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Nepal’s Aug. 26 Himalayan flash flood leaves more than 1,200 dead and thousands missing

A glacial collapse on Aug. 26 triggered a deadly flash flood along Nepal’s Tibet border, killing 1,204, leaving about 4,216 missing and prompting international aid.

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