Nepal Landslide Crisis Deepens | Charleston News

Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district is reeling from a devastating ice and rock landslide that triggered catastrophic flooding near the China border, claiming over 350 lives and leaving 63 Americans unaccounted for among more than 640 missing travelers. The disaster struck Wednesday morning, destroying roads and bridges and severely hampering rescue operations. The U.S. State Department has deployed a disaster-response specialist and pledged $500,000 in emergency aid for shelter, supplies, and clean water, while coordinating with local officials and tour operators to locate American citizens. Nepal’s Prime Minister labeled it an “unprecedented disaster,” mobilizing all available resources—including helicopters, medical teams, and essential supplies—to rescue survivors and restore basic services. With search and rescue as the top priority, international support, especially from the U.S., is proving critical in this grim humanitarian crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/168b964b9b2c5c18