Nepal floods remain the world’s biggest breaking crisis

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Among the major international developments reported today, the Nepal-China flash floods stand out as the most severe and immediate crisis because of the scale of fatalities, the large number of missing people, and the continued rescue effort. Reports say the death toll has climbed to 1,280, with search-and-rescue teams still working in devastated areas as the second week of operations begins. Reuters-sourced coverage also indicates the flooding has caused massive destruction to homes, infrastructure, and hydropower facilities, making this a continuing humanitarian emergency with uncertain casualty totals.

Sources: Anadolu Agency, Reuters, CNN