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Nepal-Tibet floods live: At least 750 dead as death toll rises

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At least 734 to 750 people have died and thousands remain unaccounted for following devastating floods along the Bhotekoshi river in Nepal and Tibet near the Chinese border. Government figures and local authorities report that search, rescue, and identification efforts are ongoing, now entering a fifth day.

More than 2,400 to 3,000 people are currently missing, a total that includes hundreds of foreign nationals as well as hydropower workers. While thousands of individuals have been successfully rescued, operations continue in the affected districts to locate missing persons and manage the rising death toll.

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How the coverage differs

Same story, different emphasis — here's what each outlet chose to lead with.

France 24 (FR) Emphasizes ongoing rescue operations, foreign nationals, and international hydropower workers.
Kathmandu Post (Kathmandu, Nepal) (NP) Focuses strictly on official government figures and local search and identification efforts.
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