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Hundreds Trapped as Deadly Floods Hit Nepal
NEPAL, 31 August
By John_Doe
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Rescue teams searching through flood debris in Nepal.
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Reuters
Rescuers are working to reach people stuck in tunnels after heavy rains caused major flooding across Nepal and the Tibetan border.
A major flood disaster is unfolding in Nepal. Heavy rains have caused rivers to overflow, leading to widespread destruction. The situation is now critical, with hundreds of people believed to be trapped inside hydropower tunnels. Rescue workers are rushing to reach these people. The government is concerned because the tunnels are hard to get to, and the ground remains unstable. These tunnels are part of the country’s power plants, which use river water to create electricity. Before the floods hit, officials in Nepal had reached out to China. They asked for early warnings because they knew …