91 Malaysians still unaccounted for after Nepal-China floods
A TOTAL of 91 Malaysians remain unaccounted for following devastating floods in Nepal and China, with 55 unreachable in Nepal and another 36 in China, Wisma Putra said. The Foreign Ministry said it was coordinating with authorities in both countries ...
KATHMANDU, Nepal -- The death toll and number of missing persons have surged dangerously high in the aftermath of devastating flash floods and mudslides along the Nepal-China border, according to local authorities. As of Saturday, over 680 individuals have lost their lives, while nearly 3,000 people are now reported missing, with the majority - over 2,420 - residing in Nepal and a significant number - more than 550 - in neighboring China.
Search and rescue operations have been ongoing since the disaster struck on Wednesday, but concerns have arisen regarding the potential rupture of a natural dam formed near the border during the catastrophe. This could potentially result in yet another calamity. Japanese officials have confirmed that a family of five from Osaka Prefecture, consisting of a couple in their forties and their three young children, are still unaccounted for after crossing into Nepal from the Chinese side.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies estimates that the disaster has affected approximately 93,000 people, leaving them in dire need of assistance. Separated children have found refuge in evacuation centers, while the United Nations Children's Fund reports that around 17,000 children are in urgent need of humanitarian aid.
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