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What caused the Nepal flood wave?
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· August 28, 2026
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Key points As of Friday, this number stands at 1,924. A catastrophic flash flood occurred on August 26.
A catastrophic flash flood occurred on August 26. An international group of scientists is investigating this event. Umesh Haritashya, a director at the University of Dayton, is part of this investigation and provides insight into the disaster.
The number of missing people has increased significantly. As of Friday, this number stands at 1,924. Further details about the flood and its impact are available from the source.
The investigation aims to understand the cause of the flood that struck a border region. Scientists are working together to gather more information about this catastrophic event.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
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