Nepal-China floods: Over 360 killed, with more than 1,400 missing
Trump says US is sending aid to Nepal after catastrophic floods The president said recent flooding in a border area of China and Nepal was terrible to see, describing how "strong, well-built buildings were wiped out like they were toothpicks." Talking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, he said the U.S. has spoken with Nepalese leaders and offered to provide "anything they want." Trump…
A catastrophic series of floods and landslides along the China-Nepal border have resulted in hundreds of deaths and thousands of people missing, according to authorities in both countries. As of Thursday, over 390 individuals were killed, with more than 1,400 still unaccounted for, including numerous foreigners and pilgrims on a trip to Mount Kailash in Tibet, a revered site for Hindus, Buddhists, and others. The disaster has displaced hundreds across the Himalayan region, causing extensive damage and extensive loss.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed shock at the devastation, describing buildings being reduced to "toothpicks." The U.S. has offered aid to Nepal and is monitoring the situation closely, with about 90 American citizens still unaccounted for. The United Arab Emirates has committed $10 million to help those affected by the floods and landslides, while the United Kingdom has pledged £5 million.
Other countries, including China, India, Malaysia, Ukraine, Australia, Britain, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Russia, and South Africa, have also reported citizens missing in the disaster.
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