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98 dead, hundreds missing after flash floods strike Nepal and China

PennLive 2h ago 28 newsrooms in 7 countries

On Wednesday, officials in Nepal reported 403 people missing, including 341 foreign nationals.

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Why it matters: The large number of foreign nationals among the missing—341 people—creates complications for rescue and recovery efforts across multiple countries and diplomatic channels.
Most affected: Families of the 403 people reported missing in Nepal — Searching for relatives during ongoing rescue operations with uncertain outcomes.
Foreign governments with citizens among the 341 missing foreigners — Coordinating rescue and consular response with Nepali authorities amid active disaster response.
Likely next: Whether the missing person count changes as rescue operations continue and whether the death toll increases in coming reports.

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