Nepal Floods Update: Video Shows Gigantic 100Ft Wave of Water Consume Town
Nearly 300 foreign nationals from countries including the U.S. and India were reported missing after the floods.
More than 1,000 people remain missing in Nepal after a massive glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flash floods across northern Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday. Rescue teams have deployed helicopters to aid in the search for survivors and dropped emergency supplies to those trapped in towns and valleys. The official death toll has risen to 389, with Nepalese police expecting it to increase further as the search continues.
The missing tourists hail from more than two dozen countries, including the United States, India, Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. At least 65 Americans are reported missing. President Donald Trump expressed his condolences to Newsweek, calling the event "brutal" and stating that no one has ever witnessed anything like it. He mentioned that the U.S. is sending aid and supporting the response efforts, but a full list of missing Americans has not been provided yet.
The flooding began when an avalanche of ice and rock blocked the Lhende Khola River, subsequently unleashing a sudden surge downstream. This disaster, the second in 14 months for Rasuwa district, prompted both India and China to offer assistance for the rescue efforts. Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the need for evacuation and timely medical treatment for the injured, as well as strengthening monitoring and early-warning systems in the region.
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