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Rescue helicopters race to flood-hit Nepal villages as 5 reported missing

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KATHMANDU, Nepal -- Nepalese military rescuers on Monday reached villages hit by a flash flood the previous day, delivering aid and evacuating residents and tourists. At least five people are missing in an area popular with hikers and tourists

Helicopters and soldiers brought food and other relief supplies to communities along the Budhi Gandaki River in north-central Nepal. No deaths have been reported.

The government said an early warning allowed most people to reach higher ground before the flood struck.

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