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Nepal Flood Maroons Thousands After Roads and Bridges Swept Away

Twenty-five miles of roads were erased, stranding a quarter of a million Nepalis and knocking out phone and power lines.

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Rescue workers at the scene of the flood at the Trishuli Dam in Nepal, on Thursday.
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Rescuers in Nepal Face Devastated Roads and Tough Terrain After Deadly Flood

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The deadly Himalayan torrent damaged roads and dozens of bridges. The devastation was impeding the search for survivors and relief deliveries, aid groups said.

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The flood caused widespread damage to bridges, roads and communications infrastructure.
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