Thousands still missing including 85 Americans after deadly Nepal flood

31 Aug 2026 • 10:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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Thousands still missing including 85 Americans after deadly Nepal flood

  • More than 4,200 people, including 85 Americans, remain unaccounted for after a glacier collapse near the Nepal-China border triggered devastating flash floods that killed over 900 people.
  • Most of the missing Americans were in the remote Himalayan region on a spiritual pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, leaving relatives across the U.S. desperately awaiting news.
  • The State Department confirmed that nine U.S. citizens have been evacuated so far, with U.S. embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing coordinating search and rescue efforts with local authorities.
  • President Donald Trump offered full federal support to Nepal following the disaster, stating his administration is prepared to assist with any needed resources.
  • The U.S. has activated $3.6 million in emergency humanitarian aid, delivering initial shipments of food, shelter materials, and supplies over the weekend.

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