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State Department official says about 85 Americans still missing after Nepal flash flooding
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points Approximately 85 Americans are still unaccounted for following flash flooding. A State Department official provided an update on the number of Americans missing after a natural disaster.
A State Department official provided an update on the number of Americans missing after a natural disaster. Approximately 85 Americans are still unaccounted for following flash flooding.
The flooding occurred on the border of two countries, Nepal and Tibet. A State Department spokesman, Tommy Pigott, released this information on Sunday.
Further details on the situation are available from the source, but it is known that the missing individuals are Americans who were affected by the flash flooding in the region.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News Reading time: 1 min
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