‘My heart is aching’: Wall of the missing lays bare desperate race to find Nepal victims

In Nepal, a disaster has unfolded with nearly 4,500 people reported missing and over 900 confirmed dead after glacial floods swept through the region. The floods, which occurred near the China-Nepal border, have left many families searching for loved ones. In Kathmandu, visitors have been posting pictures of their missing relatives outside a hospital, hoping someone will recognise them and provide information on their whereabouts.

Rescue efforts are underway, with teams working in challenging conditions to locate those trapped or missing. According to New Straits Times, around 100 hydropower workers are believed to be trapped in tunnels, and rescue teams are racing against time to free them. The Nepali Prime Minister has described the disaster as "unimaginable and heartbreaking".

The Canadian government has deployed 10 officials to Nepal to support Canadians affected by the flooding. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated that 30 Canadians and permanent residents remain missing, and the government is working to locate them and provide support to affected families. The government has also pledged $5 million in humanitarian aid to support Nepal.

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