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63 Americans Missing After Nepal Flash Floods, U.S. Officials Say

8/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nepal authorities say at least 63 Americans are missing after flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
The U.S. State Department is sending a disaster response advisor and $500,000 via Catholic Relief Services.
State Department officials report no U.S. deaths and that three Americans have been rescued.
Anjana Raja (52) and Pattabiraman Venkatesan (55) were released in good health on Thursday.

History

Historical Context

On 25 April 2015 a magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Nepal, killing roughly 8,962 people and drawing a large international response that included U.S. assistance. The 2024 Nepal-Tibet flash floods trapped 63 Americans, prompting the State Department to dispatch an advisor and $500,000 from Catholic Relief Services. Both crises underscore Nepal’s recurring hazard exposure and the need for joint trans-border emergency plans.

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Story summary

Nepal authorities say at least 63 Americans are missing after flash floods in the Nepal-Tibet border region.
The U.S. State Department is sending a disaster response advisor and $500,000 via Catholic Relief Services.
State Department officials report no U.S. deaths and that three Americans have been rescued.
Anjana Raja (52) and Pattabiraman Venkatesan (55) were released in good health on Thursday.

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