Nepal mudslide leaves trail of death and questions
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A devastating mudslide struck Nepal on August 26, causing heavy casualties and leaving communities in mourning.
The disaster buried homes and cut off access to entire areas, forcing survivors to wait for help.
Rescue teams faced difficult conditions as they searched for the missing.
The event highlights the growing danger of extreme weather in mountain regions, where melting glaciers and heavy rain make slopes unstable.
Nepal, still recovering from past earthquakes, now faces another painful reminder of its vulnerability to natural disasters.
Officials warn that without stronger prevention measures, such tragedies will become more common.