Nepal: Thousands Still Missing as Death Toll Rises
- Nearly 800 people have died as of August 30 from last week's flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region, with at least 2,502 still missing, authorities said.
- Drone footage reveals the aftermath along the Trishuli river in Nepal's Nuwakot district; China's Xinhua News Agency reported at least 16 confirmed deaths on the Chinese side and another 546 missing.
- State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told ABC News' Martha Raddatz Sunday on 'This Week' that at least 85 Americans remain among the missing as of Sunday.
- The World Central Kitchen is on the ground in Rasuwa and Nuwakot serving meals to affected communities; The Nepali Association of Northern California is accepting donations for essential supplies.
- Monetary donations to assist flood victims are being accepted by The United Nations to help children and provide emergency assistance to affected communities.
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The death toll from the flood disaster in Nepal and Tibet has risen to 750. Nepalese authorities report 734 deceased victims; in China, at least 16 people died, according to state media.
Hundreds killed, thousands missing following Nepal flooding: Here's how you can help victims
Nearly 800 people have died as of Sunday from last week's flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region, according to Nepali and Chinese officials. Here are a few resources on how you can help.
Sydney Morning Herald
At least 800 dead in Nepal flood disaster
More than 3000 people - including 42 Australians - remain missing in the Nepal floods, as the death toll passes 800.
Throughout the country, nearly 800 bodies and human remains have been recovered and thousands of people are still missing.Only a day earlier, when the count was still lower, the Police had classified 211 of the findings as mutilated bodies, partial remains or separate members and only about twenty could be identified by their relatives.
Four days after the deadly flood in Nepal, first aid workers continue to search in perilous conditions. Nearly 800 people died and 3,000 others disappeared. A team from France Télévisions was able to reach the heart of an engulfed village.
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