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[^1]\n\nNepali families held symbolic funerals on Wednesday to liberate the souls of relatives missing since deadly flash floods swept away their villages and homes in the Himalayan region a week ago. [^2]\n\nNepalese authorities updated the death toll to 1,204 and the number of missing to 4,216 on a Wednesday, as hopes of finding survivors faded despite rescue efforts. [^3]\n\nNepalese authorities updated the victim count to 1,204 dead and 4,216 missing, noting that rescue hopes are fading as teams remain stuck in mud. [^4]\n\nDolma Newar Tamang said at a funeral for her husband that she had to conduct the ritual to set his soul free so that he is at peace and happy wherever he is. [^5]\n\nNepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal said he still hoped some missing could be alive because miracles do happen and he does not want to completely give up hope. [^6]\n\nChinese state media reported 16 deaths and 546 missing people on their side of the border. [^7]\n\nPrime Minister Balendra Shah, a 36-year-old former rapper, called the disaster a 'sudden blow' to the country in a speech to Parliament, noting that climate change risks in the Himalayas are increasing. [^8]\n\nNepali authorities updated the victim count on September 2, 2026, to 1,204 dead and 4,216 missing, while Chinese media reported 16 dead and 546 missing. 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