U.S. Offers Aid to Nepal After Devastating Floods and Concerns Over Escalation
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Trump says the U.S. is sending aid to Nepal and working to help Americans there after devastating flash floods.
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Officials in Nepal are worried that the situation could escalate even further with the possibility of a second flood. The director of the Center for Disaster Studies at Tribhuvan University in Nepal, Basanta Raj Adhikari, said “second and third waves” were possible but added, “We don’t know yet.” The flood’s sudden onset is part of what led to the high death toll. Water and debris can travel dozens of miles within hours, leaving the people in its path little to no chance to evacuate before it arrives.
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USA TodayThe Nepal floods are a reminder that travelers can face unexpected crises abroad. Experts share how to prepare and respond.
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Rescuers in Nepal and occupied Tibet estimated on Thursday that over 1,000 people remain missing, including nationals from dozens of countries, after heavy rains caused massive landslides and rapidly rising floods to consume entire towns of people.
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Washington TimesUDIN DHUNGA, Nepal — China’s Xinhua News Agency said mudslides Wednesday caused by a glacial collapse in Tibet have left 558 people missing, while police in Nepal reported Thursday morning that at least 162 were killed after massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China left hundreds of tourists, workers and others missing after suddenly sweeping through communities and halting travel in some areas.
Washington ExaminerThousands of people from countries around the world are missing after flash flooding devastated the mountainous border region between Nepal and China on Wednesday, killing at least 353 people and leaving more than 1,300 unaccounted for, according to officials and local reports.
PBS NewsHourCatastrophic floods kill hundreds in Nepal and Tibet, with more than 1,300 missing Rescue teams searched Thursday for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border, where a deadly torrent of water and mud several stories high swept through communities a day earlier following a glacier collapse.
BBC NewsMore than 175 people have died and 800 others are missing after floods wiped out entire villages on the border of Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, with a force so powerful seismologists initially identified it as an earthquake.
Democracy NowHundreds of foreign tourists are among the missing. The mudslide washed away at least 19 bridges, complicating rescue efforts. The disaster was triggered by a 2,000-foot-long chunk of ice that broke from a glacier high in the Himalayas. Climate scientists warn the region is warming much faster than the global average, leading to the rapid retreat of glaciers. Nepal has lost nearly a third of its total ice volume over the last three decades.
NBC NewsAt least 270 people have been killed and hundreds more are missing after catastrophic flash floods swept through towns and valleys along the border between Nepal and China’s Tibet region, leaving ruins in their wake.
NPR NewsMore than 1,500 people have now been confirmed missing after deadly flash floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border early Wednesday, sweeping away roads, bridges and entire villages. At least 270 people have died in Nepal. In China, authorities say two people have been rescued and the death toll stands at three.
Associated PressBEIJING (AP) — More than 100 of the nearly 1,300 people missing after massive floods in a border area of Nepal and China were on a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, a sacred site in the Himalayas. The disaster left at least 168 people dead and displaced hundreds of people across the Himalayan region.
ABC NewsThe Nepal Tourism Board announced that 65 Americans are among the missing. LONDON -- At least 168 people have been confirmed killed by the massive flash flooding that ravaged the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday, emergency authorities in Nepal and China said. More than 1,300 people remained missing as of Thursday morning, authorities said.
The Daily WireThe death toll continues to rise after a catastrophic flood swept through the Nepal-China border, with over 350 people dead and over 1,300 people missing, including at least 60 Americans.
New York TimesPhotos: A Deadly Flood Tears Through Nepal and Tibet An ice avalanche that started high in the Himalayas tumbled thousands of feet, releasing vast amounts of energy that pulverized the ice into a significant volume of flood water.
USA TodaySixty-five Americans are among more than 660 travelers reported missing after devastating floods in Nepal, according to the country’s national tourism board.
ReutersFamilies seek news of pilgrims missing in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods - Reuters Families seek news of pilgrims missing in deadly Nepal-Tibet floods Reuters
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India’s External Affairs Ministry said 288 Indian nationals remained uncontactable. Among them were 73 people working on a power project.
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Washington TimesThe Indian Ministry of External Affairs said Thursday that 288 of the country’s people, including some workers on a power project, were missing.
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Dozens of injured people were transported to Kathmandu for medical care. Rescuers found bodies in Chitwan district hundreds of kilometers (miles) downstream from the hardest-hit areas.
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Washington ExaminerDozens of injured people have been transported to Kathmandu for advanced medical treatment as rescue crews continue searching for those missing.
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Sudden rise in water levels gave no chance to escape Water levels in rivers across the flood-affected region rose by as much as 9 meters (29.5 feet) in 30 minutes as a result of the surge from the glacial detachment upstream, researchers at the Kathmandu-based climate research group said.
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BBC NewsThe centre found that water levels in rivers downstream rose between seven to nine metres within a span of 30 minutes, and several water monitoring stations were washed away or damaged.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and offered help. "India is prepared to provide Nepal with all possible types of humanitarian assistance. Our teams are closely coordinating on rescue and relief efforts," Modi said on social media.
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BBC NewsIn neighbouring India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government was "prepared to provide Nepal with all possible types of humanitarian assistance".
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U.N. Secretary General António Guterres said U.N. teams and partners were mobilizing supplies and personnel in Nepal to support communities affected by the disaster.
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BBC NewsUN Secretary General António Guterres says he is "saddened by the severe flooding", adding that UN teams and partners are mobilising supplies and personnel in Nepal to support the government-led response.
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In Baidur, Nepal, Shova Shrestha, 33, has spent more than a day waiting for news of her missing husband, Rajan Shrestha, as rescue efforts continue.
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Washington TimesShova Shrestha, 33, has spent more than a day seeking word of her husband, Rajan Shrestha. She said his phone rang when she first called after the floods, but it later became unreachable. Since then, she has watched every helicopter that landed in Bidur, the capital of Nuwakot district, hoping he might be among the survivors.
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Indian spiritual guru Jaggi Vasudev, also known as Sadhguru, said in a post on X that 77 people returning from the mountain with groups organized by his Isha Foundation were at an immigration center in Gyirong, Tibet, when the floods struck.
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ABC NewsAn Indian spiritual leader and entrepreneur, known as Sadhguru, said in a post to social media that 77 people who were on tours organized by his Isha Foundation were at an immigration center at the Nepal-Tibet border when the floodwaters hit.
Washington TimesSeventy-seven people from one pilgrimage group were caught in the floods at the immigration office at the border, according to a post on X from Indian spiritual guru Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev.
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Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump said the U.S. spoke with Nepalese leaders and offered to provide “anything they want.”
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Associated PressTalking to reporters in the Oval Office on Thursday, President Donald Trump said U.S. officials have spoken with Nepalese leaders and offered to provide “anything they want.”
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International response The U.S. State Department said it would be providing $500,000 in aid and that it was deploying a disaster response adviser to the region to support response efforts. Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote on X, "We express our solidarity and are united in prayer for the Nepali people following the devastating floods."
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ABC NewsThe spokesperson said the State Department is "closely monitoring the situation and is deploying a disaster response advisor to the region to support response efforts. The Department will also provide $500,000 in assistance through its global award with Catholic Relief Services, supporting emergency shelter, relief items, and water, sanitation, and hygiene assistance to flood-affected communities."
The Daily WireSecretary of State Marco Rubio said the State Department “stands ready to support the Government of Nepal” and offered $500,000 in emergency assistance to the region. Chinese President Xi Jinping also offered help and called for an extensive search, with over 250 reported missing on the Chinese side of the border. India also has a large proportion of citizens missing and has sent over 100,000 pounds of aid, including temporary shelters, blankets, hygiene kits, lamps, and water bottles. The United Nations has also reportedly sent emergency supplies to assist with the response.
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Countries express alarm over missing citizens South Korean government officials said citizens working on building a hydropower plant in Nepal were among those reported missing.
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01 USA Today "You can't prepare for every emergency, nor should you want to focus on that when you're planning a fun vacation," Suzanne Morrow, CEO of InsureMyTrip, told USA TODAY. "You can be prepared on how to respond to one."
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02 Washington Examiner Missing people have been reported from the United States, Malaysia, Ukraine, Australia, Britain, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Latvia, Japan, New Zealand, France, Belgium, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, Portugal, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
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03 BBC News Hundreds of people have been reported dead and hundreds more missing. BBC Verify has traced the path of the deadly flash flood using verified videos and satellite imagery. Merlyn Thomas reports.
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04 Breitbart Dramatic footage surfaced on Wednesday from the region showing people fleeing massive rushes of mud and water. The landslides appeared to consume entire neighborhoods and make bridges and roads instantly disappear. Many of the affected areas were heavily populated by travelers from all over the world participating in Hindu pilgrimages in the region.
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05 NBC News The last time Radhika Sharma heard from her parents, they had just crossed from Nepal into Tibet.
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06 Associated Press Social media posts were surfacing Thursday from loved ones pleading for people to provide updates or circulate information about Americans they had lost contact with — a Virginia woman traveling with a tour group, a Texas couple on a birthday trip, a mother accompanying her 14-year-old daughter.
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07 Reuters Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst - Reuters Nepal, China warn of fresh flood risks with lakes threatening to burst Reuters
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08 Washington Times Nirajan Paudyal, a journalist based in Nepal’s capital of Kathmandu, worried for his parents and other relatives in the district’s village of Soley.
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09 NPR News Residents have described their terror as great waves of water barrelled down valleys, burying people and homes under the mud. Santa Tamang, a 25-year-old university student who lives in one river valley, spoke to NPR by phone.
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10 ABC News In a statement, Nepal's office of the prime minister expressed "deep sorrow" over the loss of life. "Offering heartfelt tribute to all those who lost their lives in this natural disaster, it extends its sincere condolences to the bereaved families and relatives," the statement shared on social media said.
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11 The Daily Wire Countries are lining up to offer help amid the catastrophe, with over 700 foreigners — including at least 60 Americans — missing. Nepal, known for tourist attractions like Mount Everest, the Himalayas, and trekking trails, is in its peak tourism season. September through November is the best time for clear skies and mild temperatures, allowing climbers to have clear mountain views and moderate temperatures as they climb.
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12 Democracy Now The Pentagon said it carried out strikes against alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea on Tuesday, killing four people. The latest attack brings the number of those killed, according to the Pentagon’s own figures, to 227, across 68 strikes that began almost a year ago. Once again, the Pentagon provided no evidence the boat was carrying drugs. Amnesty International has condemned the strikes as extrajudicial killings, a form of murder, saying they amount to crimes under international law.
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