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Nepal Floods: International Leaders Condemn Disaster, Offer Aid Amid 165 Deaths and 1,500 Missing

Floods and landslides in Nepal, triggered by heavy rains and glacial bursts, have caused widespread devastation. International leaders, including Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have extended condolences and offered humanitarian aid. The death toll and number of missing persons vary between reports, with some citing over 800 foreign tourists among the casualties.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman of Bangladesh expressed condolences for the deaths in Nepal due to floods and landslides. Bangladesh’s President Mirza Fakhrul and Prime Minister Fakhrul also mourned the loss, citing 165 deaths and 1,500 missing, including over 800 foreign tourists. Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah thanked India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the condolences and aid offered. Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif also expressed grief over the loss of lives and devastation caused by the floods and landslides. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Nepal’s Prime Minister Balen Shah, offering humanitarian assistance and condolences for the floods. CM Dhami of Uttarakhand, India, stated, 'Nepal's pain is Uttarakhand's pain,' assuring support for flood-affected families. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong extended condolences to those affected by the Nepal-Tibet flash floods and stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was in contact with Nepali and Chinese authorities. Turkey’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a condolence message, noting no Turkish citizens were reported affected. Sources diverge on the number of deaths and missing persons. The Daily Prothom Alo and bdnews24 report 165 deaths and 1,500 missing, including over 800 foreign tourists. Other sources, such as the Associated Press of Pakistan, mention the loss of lives and devastation without specifying exact numbers.

Where Sources Diverge

The number of deaths and missing persons varied between sources, with some reporting 165 deaths and 1,500 missing, including over 800 foreign tourists.

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So far, 165 people have died in Nepal. 1,500 people are missing in Nepal and Tibet. Among them, more than 800 are foreign tourists.

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StateIRNAAug 27, 03:43 PM
Iran expresses sympathy with Nepal over deadly floods, landslide

Tehran, IRNA – Following the deadly floods and landslides in Nepal leaving heavy casualties, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed sympathy with the government and people of Nepal.

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 27, 01:54 PM
Khalilur condoles Nepal flood and landslide deaths - en.bd-pratidin.com

Khalilur condoles Nepal flood and landslide deaths en.bd-pratidin.com

IndependentThe Daily Prothom AloAug 27, 11:50 AM
President Mirza Fakhrul's Condolence on the Disaster in Nepal

So far, 165 people have died in Nepal. 1,500 people are missing in Nepal and Tibet. Among them, more than 800 are foreign tourists.

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 27, 11:29 AM
President mourns loss of lives in Nepal floods - en.bd-pratidin.com

President mourns loss of lives in Nepal floods en.bd-pratidin.com

IndependentBdnews24Aug 27, 10:38 AM
President Fakhrul sends condolences over Nepal floods that killed 150 - bdnews24.com

President Fakhrul sends condolences over Nepal floods that killed 150 bdnews24.com

PublicChannel News AsiaAug 27, 10:29 AM
PM Lawrence Wong extends condolences to those affected by Nepal-Tibet flash floods

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in close touch with the Nepali and Chinese authorities to offer consular assistance to affected Singaporeans, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 27, 10:19 AM
Speaker expresses grief over Nepal disaster - en.bd-pratidin.com

Speaker expresses grief over Nepal disaster en.bd-pratidin.com

IndependentStraits TimesAug 27, 09:38 AM
PM Wong sends condolences over Nepal-China floods; MFA in contact with local authorities - The Straits Times

PM Wong sends condolences over Nepal-China floods; MFA in contact with local authorities  The Straits Times

IndependentBangladesh PratidinAug 27, 06:54 AM
PM mourns Nepal flood deaths - en.bd-pratidin.com

PM mourns Nepal flood deaths en.bd-pratidin.com

IndependentYeni ŞafakAug 27, 12:05 AM
Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends condolences for the disaster in Nepal

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a condolence message following the flood and landslides along the Nepal-China border, which caused numerous casualties. The statement noted that there is no information so far indicating that Turkish citizens have been affected, and that the process is being closely monitored.

WirePress Trust of IndiaAug 27, 12:02 AM
Nepal floods: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of UP, Bihar - Press Trust of India

Nepal floods: Amit Shah speaks to CMs of UP, Bihar Press Trust of India

WireAssociated Press of PakistanAug 26, 10:32 PM
President, PM express grief over flash floods, landslides in Nepal

Associated Press Of Pakistan President, PM express grief over flash floods, landslides in Nepal President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed sorrow and grief over the loss of precious lives and widespread devastation caused by flash floods and mudslides in northern Nepal near the Tibet border. This post President, PM express grief over flash floods, landslides in Nepal first appeared on Associated Press Of Pakistan and owns the property.

WireAsian News InternationalAug 26, 10:28 PM
"Deeply appreciate solidarity, generous offer of assistance during this difficult time": Nepal PM thanks PM Modi - ANI News

"Deeply appreciate solidarity, generous offer of assistance during this difficult time": Nepal PM thanks PM Modi  ANI News

WireAsian News InternationalAug 26, 07:15 PM
"Nepal's pain is Uttarakhand's pain": CM Dhami assures support to flood-affected families - ANI News

"Nepal's pain is Uttarakhand's pain": CM Dhami assures support to flood-affected families  ANI News

IndependentThe StatesmanAug 26, 04:56 PM
Nepal flash flood: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers ‘humanitarian assistance’; NDRF on standby in Bihar - The Statesman

Nepal flash flood: PM Modi speaks to Balen Shah, offers ‘humanitarian assistance’; NDRF on standby in Bihar  The Statesman

WireAsian News InternationalAug 26, 04:37 PM
"Deeply saddened": Nitin Nabin expresses grief over Nepal floods - ANI News

"Deeply saddened": Nitin Nabin expresses grief over Nepal floods  ANI News

StateXinhuaAug 26, 04:00 PM
Indian PM offers condolences over deaths in Nepal due to flash floods - Xinhua

Indian PM offers condolences over deaths in Nepal due to flash floods  Xinhua

WireAsian News InternationalAug 26, 03:42 PM
Amit Shah speaks to Bihar CM amid flood threat following heavy rain, glacier burst in Nepal - ANI News

Amit Shah speaks to Bihar CM amid flood threat following heavy rain, glacier burst in Nepal  ANI News

IndependentWIONAug 26, 03:28 PM
PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Balen Shah; offers condolences, aid to Nepal after deadly floods - WION

PM Modi speaks to Nepal PM Balen Shah; offers condolences, aid to Nepal after deadly floods  WION