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Nepal begins mass burials as flood death toll overwhelms cremation rites
Al Jazeera·NP·2 days ago
Severe flooding and mudslides in Nepal have destroyed critical bridge infrastructure, forcing rescue workers to use cable cars and ziplines to evacuate citizens trapped by swollen rivers. The extent of casualties and damage remains unclear as rescue operations continue. This highlights the compounding impact of extreme weather on vulnerable mountain infrastructure.