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Nepal flash floods and humanitarian response

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Devastating flash floods and landslides in Nepal, triggered by torrential rains and the swelling of the Bhotekoshi River, have caused massive destruction and significant loss of life. The death toll has risen to at least 469, with over 1,400 people reported missing, including 28 police officers. Impacted areas include 1,545 injuries reported. Chitwan has recorded the Rasuwa district near highest mortality rate with 178 deaths. In the Nepal-Tibet border, as well as Chitwan, Nawalparasi Bardaghat Purba, Gorkha, and Nuwakot. Rasuwa district, authorities have rescued 644 people, though 28 police officers remain missing. Rescue operations by security forces, local authorities, and tourist police are being hampered by continue to face challenges from thick mud, heavy debris, and destroyed roads. Authorities in The Government of Nepal and China are collaborating on emergency responses, amid concerns that a high-risk lake along the Nepal-China border could pose further threats. has allocated NPR 25 million for relief efforts. International humanitarian aid has expanded. remains substantial. The United Nations has pledged $2 million for medical kits, clean water, and emergency shelter, while the European Union has allocated €1 million for healthcare, food, and shelter, and activated the Copernicus satellite mapping system. The United States has pledged $500,000 in emergency assistance through Catholic Relief Services for shelter, water, and health services, and has deployed the World Health Organization is providing emergency medical supplies. Efforts are also focused on locating missing pilgrims from India. Four ministers from the Tamil Nadu cabinet have traveled to New Delhi to coordinate with the Indian Union government and the External Affairs Ministry. They are overseeing a disaster response adviser. U.S. President Donald Trump described help centre to locate 86 pilgrims whose buses were caught in the destruction as ‘extraordinary’. The floods; 20 passengers from one such bus have been rescued. U.S. State Department and Secretary of State Marco Rubio officials continue to prioritize locating and evacuating American citizens, with approximately 90 Americans reported affected and three already safely rescued. U.S. embassies in Nepal and China are coordinating with local authorities and tour operators to assist in search and rescue efforts. American citizens.

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  1. 2026-08-28 05:55 UTC Nepal flash floods and humanitarian response
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