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Nepal's government has ended search operations for thousands of people missing after catastrophic floods, prompting mixed reactions from affected families — some furious at what they see as an inadequate effort, others relieved that a painful wait has ended. The move raises broader questions about disaster response and support for survivors.
Talka Sada, 50, borrowed $13 and walked with his brother through Nepal's flood-hit north, searching for his missing son Vinod. He says officials have denied them access to morgues and army camps, raising suspicions of ethnic bias. With over 1,000 dead and thousands missing, authorities say they're doing their best.
At least 939 people have died in Nepal and 16 in Tibet after severe flash floods near the Nepal-China border. More than 4,400 remain missing on both sides as rescue efforts enter their sixth day.
Japan has formally requested Nepal's help in locating five Japanese nationals missing after severe flash floods in the country. Rescue efforts are being coordinated between the two governments, with no details yet on the missing individuals.
Rescue teams are searching for 18 people missing after a ferry carrying 267 passengers capsized off Northern Cyprus, killing 8. The captain and eight others have been detained as three days of national mourning began.
A major flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park swept boulders and debris into the Colorado River, leaving at least 15 people missing and forcing more than 60 to evacuate. The flood destroyed footbridges, altered the terrain, and prompted closures of popular sites, with no reported casualties so far.
Two days after catastrophic flash floods along the Bhotekoshi River on the Nepal-Tibet border, nearly 500 bodies have been recovered, but over 1,000 people remain missing. Families are converging on Kathmandu hospitals, posting photos and lists of missing relatives on walls, and clutching at hope for miracles as rescue operations continue.
At least 270 people have died and over 1,300 are missing after flash floods and mudflows caused by a glacial lake outburst struck the Nepal-China border region. Rescue operations continue despite severe infrastructure damage, while relief efforts are now underway for displaced communities.
Local authorities confirmed that five Japanese citizens are missing after flash floods hit Nepal. Rescue teams are working under difficult conditions, and the Japanese Embassy is coordinating with Nepalese officials.
