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A terrifying roar, then came the fury of the flood: How disaster unfolded in Nepal

Sydney Morning Herald - World · 27 August 2026 at 7:41 pm

A terrifying roar, then came the fury of the flood: How disaster unfolded in Nepal

Clear skies masked an impending catastrophe in the Himalayas before a violent wave of ice, mud and rock swept through villages.

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A terrifying roar, then came the fury of the flood: How disaster unfolded in Nepal

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