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The death toll from severe flooding and landslides in Nepal has risen to 939 people, according to authorities. The disaster followed a massive glacier collapse on the Nepal-Tibet border that triggered catastrophic flooding five days ago.

Among the thousands missing is an additional Israeli citizen. Rescue operations are focused on hydro-electric tunnels, with rescuers using explosives to create access holes. Recovery efforts have yielded only bodies so far.

A school principal is credited with saving 900 students, describing the rescue as succeeding by mere seconds. Rescue workers report: “We shouted but received no response.”

Source: Ynet

Update 18:32: Updated death toll from ongoing Nepal disaster coverage.