An towering, apocalyptic flood of water and mud in Nepal on August 26 that was so powerful it swept away bridges and smashed buildings has left scores reportedly dead or missing. Among those who have not yet been found are 65 Americans, per CBS News. That concerning information comes from the CEO and Senior Director of Nepal's Tourism Board, Hikmat Singh Ayer.
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A partial glacier collapse may have triggered the epic flood, per the Associated Press.
The Numbers So Far Are Alarming and Will Likely Rise
According to Nepal police, over 1,400 are missing and "at least" 360 people are believed to be deceased on Tibet and Nepal. As rescue efforts continue, it is very possible that those already-dire numbers will climb. From most accounts, the situation remains fluid.
The missing reportedly include 161 residents, 113 Nepali tourists, and 85 security personnel from the Army. Those figures are from The National Emergency Operation Center. Furthermore, CCTV, which is the Chinese state broadcaster, is citing the number 558 as missing in Tibet. Two hundred sixty of those people are reportedly foreigners.
According to the U.S. Embassy in Nepal's web site, damage is widespread and catastrophic. Bridges, roads, communications and electricity infrastructure have all been very severely affected.
The U. S. State Department Weighed in
A spokesperson for the State Department shared with the outlet that 90 Americans "were impacted by the floods," in CBS News' words. Three Americans have been rescued; the department does not know of any Americans' deaths at this time. As the situation abroad continues to unfold, the department is monitoring it carefully.
