Nepal floods leave families in the US waiting for news of missing relatives

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Nepali families in the United States are anxiously awaiting news of relatives missing after a catastrophic flash flood triggered by a glacial collapse killed at least 900 people and left nearly 5,000 unaccounted for. In Virginia, home to America's third-largest Nepalese community, Krishna Sharma's wife has lost contact with five relatives who were travelling to Hindu pilgrimage sites. Nepal has appealed for international assistance, with the US pledging over $3m in aid, as officials warn that 360sq km of debris-covered terrain is hampering rescue efforts. Al Jazeera’s Matthew Torres reports from Fairfax, Virginia. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X: https://X.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #NepalFloods #NepalLandslides #NepalDisaster #MissingRel

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