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5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Flood-Ravaged Nepal

5.0 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Flood-Ravaged Nepal

The Times of India2h
THE BRIEF
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A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on September 9, further complicating rescue efforts in regions already devastated by recent flash floods.

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The tremors were felt across three districts, with the epicenter located in the Mustang region, adding to the humanitarian crisis that has claimed over 1,300 lives.

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Emergency teams are currently navigating unstable terrain to reach workers trapped in hydropower tunnels, with rescue operations hampered by the seismic activity.