People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China
At least 500 people have been killed and more than 1,500 are still missing after catastrophic flash floods hit a border region between China and Nepal, according to official reports. Hundreds of the missing were foreigners working, trekking, or visiting a sacred Hindu site. Rescues have been ongoing, with thousands saved and injured transported to hospitals in Nepal's capital Kathmandu. Foreign countries have reported varying numbers of their citizens missing in the disaster.
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- People from more than 30 countries are missing after the flash floods in Nepal and China apnews.com
- Nepal floods: No adverse impact of flash floods on Indian side, says NDRF timesofindia.indiatimes.com
- Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the devastating flash floods in Nepal financialpost.com
- Nepal floods highlight increased risks of melting glaciers as Himalayas warm pbs.org
- The role of climate change in the Nepal floods npr.org
- MEA shares update on Nepal floods: 288 Indians uncontactable, 21 rescued, 200 seeking help in Tibet hindustantimes.com
- Red Cross launches US$31mil appeal for Nepal disaster response freemalaysiatoday.com
- Wisma Putra launches round-the-clock effort to trace 57 Malaysians after Nepal disaster malaymail.com
