A spokeswoman for the Nepali disaster relief agency reported that the number of missing persons has increased to 1,900, following the report of approximately 900 individuals missing from hydropower projects. Rescue efforts are facing challenges due to concerns about potential new flooding.
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Nepal Increases Estimate of Missing Persons to 1,900 Amid Flooding
Nepal's disaster relief agency has raised the estimate of missing persons to 1,900, with many reported missing from hydropower projects. Rescue operations are hindered by fears of additional flooding.
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