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Trump offers Nepal 'any help' after devastating flood

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump offered Nepal "any help" needed following a devastating flood that killed at least 469 people.
  • Search and rescue operations continue in Nepal for hundreds still missing after the Bhotekoshi flood.
  • The U.S. State Department is tracking 90 Americans unaccounted for and has provided $500,000 in assistance.

U.S. President Donald Trump pledged "any help" to Nepal after a devastating flood swept through the country, killing at least 469 people and leaving hundreds missing.

Weโ€™re sending aid

โ€” Donald TrumpSpeaking to reporters at the White House about the disaster in Nepal.

Trump described the disaster as "terrible" and stated that the United States had contacted Nepal's leadership to offer "anything they want." The U.S. has also committed to sending aid.

Search and rescue teams are actively working in flood-hit valleys and along riverbanks. The U.S. State Department reported it was tracking 90 Americans who remained unaccounted for following the flood. Three Americans have been rescued, and no U.S. fatalities have been reported.

We let them know anything they want, weโ€™ll have

โ€” Donald TrumpReferring to the U.S. offer of assistance to Nepal.

The flood, which struck northern Nepal, unleashed a powerful surge of water and debris, destroying homes, bridges, and roads. Large numbers of tourists and trekkers are among those missing, with the Nepal Tourism Board reporting hundreds of tourists and travelers unaccounted for in affected areas. The Nepali Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force are engaged in extensive search, rescue, and evacuation efforts, utilizing helicopters to reach isolated areas.

Weโ€™re currently tracking 90 Americans who may be impacted by the flood, currently unaccounted for

โ€” U.S. State Department spokespersonRegarding Americans missing after the Nepal flood.
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