Trump Offers Aid to Nepal After Deadly Flash Floods

On Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump extended an offer of aid to Nepal in response to devastating flash floods that struck the Rasuwa district. The White House spokesperson stated that Washington had reached out to Nepalese authorities and was prepared to dispatch assistance. Trump described the disaster as "terrible," noting that powerful buildings were reduced to "toothpicks" by water and mud. According to The Times of India, Trump assured Nepalese leaders that the U.S. would provide any help they required.

The U.S. Department of State reported that 90 American citizens are missing after the floods affected the Nepal-China border region on Wednesday. Out of the 90, three individuals have been rescued, and the number of fatalities remains unknown. A State Department spokesperson informed Firstpost that they are actively tracking the 90 Americans who are currently unaccounted for. In addition, the department dispatched a disaster response adviser to the region and allocated $500,000 in aid on Wednesday.

Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority announced on Thursday that the death toll from the flash floods in Rasuwa district has risen to 389, while 977 people remain missing. The country's Foreign Affairs Ministry has established an Emergency Response Team to carry out search and rescue operations, verify information, and offer consular assistance to foreign nationals impacted by the floods.