Death count surges to 1,344 in Nepal floods, around 5,000 still missing | What we know so far

Amid continuous rescue operation, the death toll from the devastating flash floods in Nepal went up to 1,344 on Saturday as more bodies were recovered from the affected areas, according to Nepal Police. Rescue teams continued to search for around 5,000 people, including at least 589 foreign nationals, who remain missing, while more than 13,100 people have been rescued, officials said.

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