Floods, landslides kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have caused extensive destruction across Nepal and parts of India. Nepali police reported recovering 162 bodies following a tsunami-like surge of water and mud along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Experts attribute the disaster to a likely glacier avalanche in the warming Himalaya region. The severe weather has blocked roads, washed away bridges, and damaged vital infrastructure, prompting government officials to meet and discuss enhanced disaster preparedness and bilateral cooperation.
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- ✓ Nepali police reported recovering 162 bodies following flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- ✓ Experts stated an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause of the disaster in the warming Himalaya region.
- ✓ Amit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met to discuss disaster preparedness and border management.
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Nepali police confirmed the recovery of 162 bodies following flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
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Death Toll Rises as Floods and Landslides Devastate Nepal
Flash floods and landslides triggered by heavy monsoon rains have caused extensive destruction across Nepal and parts of India. Nepali police reported recovering 162 bodies following a tsunami-like surge of water and mud along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers. Experts attribute the disaster to a likely glacier avalanche in the warming Himalaya region. The severe weather has blocked roads, washed away bridges, and damaged vital infrastructure, prompting government officials to meet and discuss enhanced disaster preparedness and bilateral cooperation.
Why it matters
The severe weather stems from Deep Depression BOB 06, a tropical storm that formed over the Andaman Sea in September and tracked northwestward. Remnants of the storm caused catastrophic flooding in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh and Nepal. Regional leaders, including Amit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung, have met to address disaster preparedness and security cooperation in response to the growing climate threats.
What is confirmed
- Nepali police reported recovering 162 bodies following flash floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
- Experts stated an avalanche from a glacier was the likely cause of the disaster in the warming Himalaya region.
- Amit Shah and Nepal's Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met to discuss disaster preparedness and border management.
Still unconfirmed
- The total death toll in Nepal flash floods has reached 469, according to police figures.
What to watch next
- Recovery of additional missing persons by Nepali police.
- Further updates on bilateral disaster preparedness between India and Nepal.
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Floods, landslides kill 70 in India and Nepal
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered severe floods and landslides in Nepal and India, causing 56 deaths in India and 14 in Nepal. The floods have damaged infrastructure, blocked highways, and displaced communities. Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public to remain alert due to the risk of further inundation, strong winds, and lightning.
Why it matters
The floods and landslides have significant implications for the region, with climate change and unstable mountain slopes contributing to the risk. The Indian and Nepal governments have launched initiatives to tackle recurring floods and support affected communities.
What is confirmed
- Torrential monsoon rains and extreme weather events have triggered severe floods and landslides across Nepal.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public to remain alert as the risk of inundation, strong winds, and lightning persists across various regions.
- Preliminary estimates indicate that damage to Nepal's infrastructure sector alone has surpassed Rs 200.
- The Gandak river has swelled to record levels in Bihar, causing significant flooding in multiple villages.
- The Centre and Bihar government have launched the 'Nadi Sanjivani' initiative to tackle recurring floods through river desilting.
Still unconfirmed
- Climate change is contributing to the risk of floods and landslides in the region.
What to watch next
- Further updates on the death toll and damage assessment
- Response efforts by the Indian and Nepal governments
- Impact of climate change on the region's flood risk
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Floods and Landslides Disrupter Highways and Infrastructure in Nepal
Torrential monsoon rains and extreme weather events continue to trigger severe floods and landslides across Nepal, cutting off major transit routes and causing extensive infrastructure damage. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has urged the public to remain alert as the risk of inundation, strong winds, and lightning persists across various regions. According to physical infrastructure officials, preliminary estimates indicate that damage to the nation's infrastructure sector alone has surpassed the Rs 200 mark. Meanwhile, key highway corridors, including sections in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces, face complete or partial blockages due to ongoing debris flows and rockfalls.
Why it matters
The Hindu Kush Himalaya region faces escalating climate-induced disasters, with the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development recording more than 10 major disaster events in 2025 alone. These climate-related shocks increasingly threaten fragile mountain communities, block river passages, and disrupt critical mountain transport routes. Successive disasters compound the vulnerability of northern border areas and downstream corridors following previous glacier collapses and floods.
What is confirmed
- Physical Infrastructure Minister Sunil Lamsal stated that preliminary estimates put infrastructure damage in Nepal at more than Rs 200.
- Major road sections in Bagmati and Gandaki provinces have been completely or partially blocked, including an obstruction on the Prithvi Highway.
- The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development recorded more than 10 major disaster events across the Hindu Kush Himalaya region in 2025.
Still unconfirmed
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah warned that disaster risks regarding floods, landslides, inundation, strong winds, and lightning remain across various areas.
What to watch next
- Emergency road clearance updates from the Nepal Police and transportation ministries
- Further damage assessments from the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure regarding the Rs 200 threshold
- Official weather advisories concerning persistent monsoon rains and high-risk mountain zones
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Nepal Issues High Alert As Torrential Monsoon Rains Threaten Fresh Floods
Nepal remains on high alert following torrential monsoon rains that threaten fresh floods and landslides across multiple districts. Successive landslides and avalanches blocking rivers in fragile mountain regions have renewed concerns regarding climate-related disasters. Authorities continue to urge residents to prepare for severe weather conditions just weeks after a previous catastrophic disaster struck the area. Emergency responders face mounting challenges across the mountainous terrain as vulnerable communities monitor rising water levels and blocked river passages.
Why it matters
Fragile mountain regions in Nepal face mounting risks from climate-related disasters as successive landslides and avalanches block vital river passages. These recurring natural events compound existing vulnerabilities across the country following severe monsoon downpours and prior disasters. Authorities maintain high alert levels to protect residents from impending flash floods.
What is confirmed
- Torrential monsoon rains have triggered risks of fresh floods and landslides across several districts in Nepal.
- A series of landslides and avalanches blocking rivers across Nepal has renewed concerns over climate-related disasters in fragile mountain regions.
- Authorities in Nepal are urging residents to brace for severe weather just weeks after a catastrophic disaster.
What to watch next
- Further weather alert updates from regional authorities regarding river blockages
- Emergency response deployment reports from districts affected by landslide risks
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Floods and Landslides Devastate Communities in Nepal and Malaysia
Catastrophic floods and landslides along Nepal's Trishuli River have left hundreds missing and destroyed bridges, while helicopters evacuate injured residents. Communities face severe damage in Nuwakot. In a separate incident in Malaysia, a landslide struck a home in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong, on Sunday, October 25, resulting in the death of 73-year-old Wong Kar Lin. The regional crisis follows previous monsoon downpours and an earlier disaster in August that authorities noted killed over 1,400 people, compounding emergency response challenges across affected mountainous terrain.
Why it matters
Monsoon downpours frequently trigger lethal landslides and flash floods across South and Southeast Asia, destroying essential infrastructure and isolating remote communities. Emergency personnel continuously monitor flood warnings while conducting difficult search and rescue operations in rugged terrain. The recurrent disasters strain regional disaster response capabilities and displace thousands of families.
What is confirmed
- Communities along Nepal's Trishuli River face catastrophic damage and hundreds missing due to floods and landslides.
- A landslide in Taman Seri Rambai, Paya Terubong in Malaysia killed a doctor on Sunday, October 25.
Still unconfirmed
- Flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed more than 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing.
What to watch next
- Recovery of missing persons along the Trishuli River
- Official updates on casualty figures from regional authorities
- Assessment of infrastructure damage in Nuwakot
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Nepal Disaster Toll Climbs As Rescue Operations Continue
Catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed more than 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing, according to new reports. Rescuers are retrieving survivors caked in mud as the regional crisis intensifies. This follows previous monsoon downpours and an earlier disaster in August that authorities noted killed over 1,400 people. Emergency personnel continue search efforts while monitoring flood warnings and managing ongoing rescue operations across the affected mountainous terrain.
Why it matters
The August flash floods tore through Nepal, prompting the head of a UN field agency to label the event a defining moment for the country and the international community. Crisis zones face severe destruction, including damaged bridges, buildings, and hydropower infrastructure. The current disaster compounds prior monsoon destruction that left thousands missing or dead in recent months.
What is confirmed
- Catastrophic flash floods have killed more than 600 people and left almost 2,500 missing in the Nepal-China border disaster.
What to watch next
- Updates on rescue operations and survivor recovery efforts in Nepal
- Further assessments from UN field agencies regarding infrastructure damage
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Nepal Orders Evacuations After Landslide Blocks Budhi Gandaki River
Authorities in Nepal ordered evacuations along the Budhi Gandaki River on Sunday, October 11, after a landslide blocked the river and unleashed a flash flood in the north-central mountainous region. The sudden deluge swept away homes and buildings, damaging bridges and hydropower infrastructure while leaving five people missing. This event adds to an ongoing crisis across the region following previous monsoon downpours and an earlier disaster in August that killed over 1,400 people.
Why it matters
Himalayan weather patterns and changing climate conditions are compounding disaster risks through cascading hazards such as landslide-induced river blockages. The destruction of areas like Khalte exposes the severe dangers of placing temporary disaster survivor settlements in vulnerable locations. Emergency services face mounting challenges as they manage recurring flash floods across the mountainous terrain.
What is confirmed
- Nepal authorities ordered residents along the Budhi Gandaki River to evacuate on Sunday, October 11.
- A landslide-induced river blockage triggered a flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki river system on October 11, damaging homes, buildings, bridges, and hydropower infrastructure.
- Five people were reported missing following the flash flood in the Budhi Gandaki river system.
What to watch next
- Search and rescue operations for the five missing individuals in the Budhi Gandaki region
- Assessment of damaged hydropower infrastructure and bridges
- Further evacuation orders if additional landslide blockages occur
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Floods and Landslides Leave Scores Dead Across India and Nepal
Heavy monsoon downpours have triggered devastating floods and landslides across India and Nepal, killing dozens of people. In Uttar Pradesh, 15 lives were lost and over 100 homes sustained damage. An avalanche at Mount Himlung's base camp in Nepal's Manang district killed at least four people, while an additional four individuals died in a separate landslide in Baglung, Nepal. Rescue operations are ongoing as military personnel and mountain guides search for missing persons, including foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit regions.
Why it matters
Severe weather alerts from meteorological authorities preceded the relentless rain and thunderstorms that battered multiple regions. The deluge has severely impacted infrastructure, sweeping away homes, bridges, and sections of popular trekking trails like Manaslu. The ongoing disasters highlight the severe vulnerability of mountain communities and tourists during peak monsoonal weather events.
What is confirmed
- An avalanche at Mount Himlung's base camp in Nepal's Manang district killed at least four people.
- In Uttar Pradesh, 15 lives were lost and more than 100 homes sustained damage due to recent heavy rainfall.
- Four individuals, including children, died in a landslide in Baglung, Nepal.
Still unconfirmed
- Twelve people are missing following the avalanche at Mount Himlung's base camp.
- Eight people remain missing according to PTI reports.
- Ten Nepali workers are unaccounted for following the avalanche at Himlung Himal base camp.
What to watch next
- Progress of search and rescue operations for stranded foreign trekkers and missing persons in Nepal
- Recovery efforts and damage assessments in Uttar Pradesh and Baglung
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Fresh Monsoonal Rains and Landslides Trigger Alerts Across Nepal and India
Heavy monsoonal rains have triggered fresh flash floods and devastating landslides across Nepal, prompting urgent evacuations as high-risk weather alerts persist. Nepali authorities urged villagers to move to safer places after a flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses and infrastructure. Meanwhile, schools across various Indian states remain operational despite unforeseen weather conditions, following India Meteorological Department weather alerts predicting rain and thunderstorms across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of northern and eastern India.
Why it matters
Previous extreme weather events, including late August floods along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers, left 1,455 casualties and thousands missing, leading to the suspension of non-standard search and rescue operations. Uttar Pradesh previously absorbed the brunt of Indian casualties from heavy rains and overflowing waterways such as the Ganga and Kosi. Regional areas including Punjab, Bihar, and Haryana anticipate light rain or thundershowers, while Mumbai contends with high temperatures.
What is confirmed
- Heavy monsoonal rains triggered fresh flash floods and devastating landslides across Nepal.
- Nepali authorities urged villagers to move to safer places after a flood in a river in the central part of the country swept away several houses and infrastructure.
- Schools across various Indian states remained operational on October 13, 2026, though local authorities retained the ability to issue specific directives based on prevailing circumstances.
Still unconfirmed
- Unforeseen weather conditions could lead to sudden school closures across various Indian states.
What to watch next
- Official reports confirming casualty updates or missing persons counts from the latest Nepal floods
- Directives from local authorities regarding school closures due to prevailing weather conditions
- Further weather advisories from the India Meteorological Department for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and northern and eastern India
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Nepal Ends Flood Search as India Faces New Rain Alerts
Nepal suspended non-essential search and rescue operations forty days after the August 26 floods along the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers left 1,455 casualties and thousands still missing. Meanwhile, the India Meteorological Department issued weather alerts for October 10, 2026, predicting rain and thunderstorms across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of northern and eastern India. Uttar Pradesh, which previously absorbed the brunt of Indian casualties from heavy rains and overflowing waterways including the Ganga and Kosi, faces scattered rainfall. Punjab, Bihar, and Haryana also anticipate light rain or thundershowers, while Mumbai contends with high temperatures.
Why it matters
The disaster response has shifted from immediate rescue to recovery and evaluation phases following severe seasonal deluges that triggered fatal landslides and breached major river danger levels across the region. With search operations officially concluding in Nepal, families confront the grim reality of thousands remaining unaccounted for. In India, ongoing weather alerts across multiple states threaten to compound earlier agricultural losses and complicate recovery efforts in saturated zones.
What is confirmed
- Nepal suspended all non-essential search and rescue operations forty days after the August 26 Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods.
- The India Meteorological Department predicted rain and thunderstorms for Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and parts of northern and eastern India on October 10, 2026.
Still unconfirmed
- 5,285 people are still missing in Nepal following the floods.
What to watch next
- Official updates on final missing persons counts from Nepalese authorities
- Localized damage reports from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Punjab following current IMD weather alerts
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Floods and Landslides Kill 70 Across India and Nepal
Floods and landslides have killed at least 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal, leaving thousands of families awaiting answers as emergency response phases shift. Uttar Pradesh absorbed the brunt of the Indian casualties following three days of exceptionally heavy rainfall, while rescue operations officially concluded in Nepal after a debris flow struck the Tibet border on August 26. Major waterways including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada breached danger levels, prompting rescue operations, relief distributions, and state evaluations for crop compensation.
Why it matters
Monsoon storms and severe rainfall triggered widespread destruction and swollen river systems across the region. Disaster authorities previously reported 11 missing individuals in Nepal alongside the rising regional death toll. School operations largely continue across affected states like Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal, though localized weather disruptions may prompt specific closures.
What is confirmed
- At least 56 people died in Uttar Pradesh over a three-day period due to heavy rainfall and severe storms.
- Search-and-rescue operations have concluded in Nepal following flooding and landslides caused by an August 26 debris flow along the Tibet border.
- Schools in states including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and West Bengal are expected to operate normally with potential localized closures for severe weather.
Still unconfirmed
- Another 11 individuals remain missing in Nepal.
- Major waterways including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada exceeded danger levels.
What to watch next
- District-level school closure notifications due to weather conditions
- Disbursement of financial compensation for evaluated crop damage
- Further flash flood warnings and weather updates in Nepal
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Floods and Landslides Kill 70 Across India and Nepal
Monsoon storms, heavy rainfall, and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal, while another 11 individuals remain missing in Nepal. Disaster authorities report that death tolls climbed over a three-day period as major waterways, including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada, exceeded danger levels. Rescue operations and relief distributions are currently underway in waterlogged regions. Officials have received instructions to evaluate crop damage in order to disburse financial compensation to affected residents, while authorities in Nepal warn that more flash floods are possible.
Why it matters
The recent wave of severe weather highlights persistent regional vulnerabilities to monsoon downpours and river swelling across the eastern Himalayas. Major regional river systems surpassed danger thresholds, complicating rescue efforts and infrastructure protection. Governments in both nations face ongoing challenges in managing water levels and providing timely relief to displaced populations.
What is confirmed
- Floods and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal.
- Another 11 individuals are reported missing in Nepal.
- Major waterways including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada exceeded danger levels over a three-day period.
What to watch next
- Assessment of crop damage by officials for financial compensation payouts
- Updates on the 11 missing individuals in Nepal
- Official reports on whether river water levels recede below danger marks
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Floods and Landslides Kill 56 in India and 14 in Nepal
Monsoon storms, heavy rain, and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal, with another 11 individuals reported missing in Nepal. Disaster authorities indicate that the death toll climbed over a three-day period as major waterways, including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada, exceeded danger levels. Rescue operations and relief distributions are currently underway in waterlogged regions. Officials have also received instructions to evaluate crop damage in order to disburse financial compensation to affected residents.
Why it matters
The severe weather has severely impacted northern India and Nepal, demolishing homes and triggering massive landslides that cut off access to communities. In India's most populous state of Uttar Pradesh, rainfall vastly exceeded normal seasonal averages over a two-day span. Authorities continue to monitor swollen river basins for further overflow.
What is confirmed
- Floods and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal over a three-day period.
- Another 11 people remain missing in Nepal.
- Major rivers including the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada rose above danger marks.
- India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh recorded 66.5 mm of rain between September 25 and the morning of September 27, compared to a regular 7.6 mm for the period, according to relief commissioner Hrishikesh Bhaskar Yashod.
Still unconfirmed
- Some source reports indicate a lower death toll of 12 for Nepal instead of 14.
What to watch next
- Official assessments of crop damage and compensation rollouts for affected farmers
- Updates from disaster management authorities regarding rising water levels in the Ganga, Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Narmada rivers
- Search and rescue updates concerning the 11 missing individuals in Nepal
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Floods and Landslides Kill 70 Across India and Nepal
Monsoon storms, heavy rain, and landslides have killed at least 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal, with another 11 people missing in Nepal. Authorities in both countries report that the death toll has increased over three days as rivers rise above danger levels. Rescue operations are underway in waterlogged areas with relief distribution, and officials are instructed to assess crop damage for compensation. Nepali authorities warned on Sunday, Sept 27, that more flash floods are possible across the region.
Why it matters
South Asian monsoon seasons routinely trigger catastrophic flooding and landslides, displacing communities and threatening agricultural output. The northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh faced severe downpours, recording 66.5 mm of rain between Sept 25 and the morning of Sept 27. Swelling river levels present an ongoing hazard to residents in dozens of districts, prompting disaster management teams to deploy emergency response and relief measures.
What is confirmed
- Floods and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal.
- Another 11 people remain missing in Nepal.
- Authorities in Nepal warned on Sunday, Sept 27, that more flash floods are possible.
- India's northern state of Uttar Pradesh recorded 66.5 mm of rain between Sept 25 and the morning of Sept 27.
- Authorities are carrying out rescue operations in waterlogged areas and distributing relief.
- Officials have been instructed to assess crop damage and provide compensation.
Still unconfirmed
- Uttar Pradesh death toll reports cite up to 62 or 81 deaths following severe downpours and rising river levels.
- Authorities in Nepal issued warnings for potential flash floods across 49 of the country's 77 districts.
What to watch next
- Updates on the 11 missing people in Nepal from rescue teams
- Official assessments of agricultural crop damage and compensation rollouts in affected regions
- Further weather advisories regarding flash flood risks across river basins
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Floods and Landslides Kill Over 70 in India and Nepal
Monsoon storms, heavy rain, and landslides have killed at least 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal, with another 11 people missing in Nepal. In northern India, the state of Uttar Pradesh was hit particularly hard, with some reports citing up to 62 or 81 deaths following severe downpours and rising river levels. Authorities in Nepal have issued warnings for potential flash floods across 49 of the country's 77 districts as rivers continue to swell above danger levels.
Why it matters
South Asia's monsoon season frequently brings severe weather, triggering deadly floods and landslides that displace communities and overwhelm local infrastructure. Rivers across parts of both India and Nepal have breached danger thresholds, threatening further destruction. Disaster management agencies remain on high alert as adverse weather conditions persist.
What is confirmed
- Floods and landslides have killed 56 people in India and 14 people in Nepal.
- Nepal reported 11 missing individuals and warned of flash floods in 49 of its 77 districts.
- Uttar Pradesh experienced severe rainfall, with state death tolls reported at 56 and up to 62 or 81 depending on the specific reporting timeframe.
Still unconfirmed
- Total regional casualties may exceed 100 dead due to ongoing heavy rains and secondary landslides.
What to watch next
- Updates on river levels in India and Nepal as they fluctuate near danger thresholds.
- Search and rescue operations for the 11 missing people in Nepal.
- Further weather advisories from disaster management authorities regarding potential flash floods.
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- CBC — Heavy rain, flooding kill at least 62 in northern India
- Yahoo — At least 62 people die after days of heavy rain and flooding in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh state
- Bloomberg.com — Dozens Dead After Flooding and Landslides Strike India, Nepal
- jen.jiji.com — Kyrgyzstan's forests increase by half a million hectares since 1993
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