Catastrophic Floods Wipe Out Villages Along Nepal-China Border
Catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border have wiped out villages and turned roads to mud, trapping relief vehicles and hampering rescue efforts for thousands missing four days later, with the U.S. pledging 3.5 million in flood aid.
- Thousands remain missing four days after catastrophic floods wiped out villages along the Nepal-China border.
- The U.S. has pledged 3.5 million in flood aid for Tibet and Nepal, with an initial $500,000 distributed by Catholic Relief Services.
- Heavy rain turned roads to mud, trapping relief vehicles in Nepal.
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