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Key Points

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Approximately 20,000 homes must be reconstructed in safer locations.

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The flood resulted in over 1,200 fatalities and left more than 4,000 people unaccounted for.

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Rescue operations involve experts from India, South Korea and China, using advanced equipment such as drones and thermal cameras.

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Children’s education is being prioritized with temporary classrooms while permanent schools are rebuilt.

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UNICEF reports that around 22,000 children need access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene support.

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Summary

Authorities estimate that about 20,000 houses will need to be rebuilt and that the flood caused more than 1,200 deaths with over 4,000 people still missing.

International rescue teams are searching tunnels linked to hydropower projects using dogs, drones and thermal imaging to find any survivors.

The government is focusing on relocating communities to safer areas, restoring schools, and providing clean water and hygiene for children.

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New Words to Learn

8 words
glacier
a massive, slow‑moving river of ice that forms high in the mountains
deluge
an overwhelming rush of water, often caused by heavy rain or melting ice
hydropower
the generation of electricity by using the energy of flowing water
rehabilitation
the process of helping people and communities recover and return to normal life after a disaster
seismic
relating to vibrations or movements of the Earth’s crust, such as earthquakes
satellite
a device placed in orbit around Earth that can send images or data back to the ground
sanitation
practices that keep environments clean and prevent the spread of disease
evacuating
moving people away from a dangerous area to keep them safe
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