American missing in wake of Nepal floods contacted, Nepali officials tell CBS News
An American missing in Nepal floods has contacted officials, but dozens of others remain unaccounted for.
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What happened
The family of an American missing in Nepal floods has received word that she is safe. The news comes amid ongoing search efforts for dozens of others missing after devastating floods swept through the country. The floods have caused significant disruption and loss of life.
The American was among those missing after floods destroyed a hydropower project, trapping workers. The project's remote location and the scale of the destruction have hindered rescue efforts. The American contacted Nepali officials, who confirmed the news to CBS News.
The search for other missing individuals continues. The economic impact of the floods is also a growing concern, with Nepal's economy already struggling to absorb the costs of the damage.
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Coverage (8)
- Some missing tourists make contact as Nepal flood death toll tops 1,100 The Boston Globe · 23h ago
- Devastating floods in Nepal pile on 'unusual' summer of environmental disasters ncronline.org · 23h ago
- Nepal floods: Father borrows $13, walks for days to search for missing son Al Jazeera · 23h ago
- Missing Grandmother of 4’s ‘Incredible’ Final Text Gave Family Peace Before She Vanished in Deadly Nepal Floods People.com · 23h ago
- Why finding missing workers from Nepal’s hydropower tunnels is proving to be difficult AP News · 23h ago
- Nepal’s Deadly Floods Put China and India on Edge Foreign Policy · 23h ago
- Nepal’s Economy Has Few Ways to Absorb the Cost of Flood Damage The New York Times · 23h ago
- American missing in wake of Nepal floods contacted, Nepali officials tell CBS News cbsnews.com · 23h ago
Questions people are asking
How many people are still missing in Nepal after the floods?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of people still missing.
What caused the floods in Nepal?
Coverage does not yet specify the cause of the floods.
What is the current status of the hydropower project affected by the floods?
The hydropower project was destroyed by the floods, trapping workers and hindering rescue efforts.
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