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US Provides 16 Million Baht to Help Nepal After Landslide Hits Border, Killing and Missing Hundreds
The United States government sent a disaster response team and $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Nepal following a severe flash flood that killed and left hundreds missing. At least 47 Americans are reported missing. The aid was announced on August 27, 2026.
The US government dispatched a disaster response team to the affected area in Nepal, accompanied by $500,000 in humanitarian aid, equivalent to approximately 16 million baht. This aid was provided to support efforts to assist victims of the severe flash flood. The landslide, which hit the border region, resulted in significant casualties and displacement. At least 47 Americans are reported missing, according to the daily-news outlet. Other sources, such as aktuality and wion, confirmed the US aid but did not provide additional details on the number of missing Americans.
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IndependentWIONAug 27, 03:20 PM
Nepal flash floods: US pledges $500,000 in emergency assistance - WIONNepal flash floods: US pledges $500,000 in emergency assistance WION
IndependentAktualityAug 27, 08:17 AM
USA send aid to Nepal after devastating floods: Washington has allocated half a million dollarsIndependentDaily NewsAug 27, 05:43 AM
US Provides 16 Million Baht to Help Nepal After Landslide Hits Border, Killing and Missing HundredsThe US government has sent a disaster response team to the affected area, along with $500,000 in humanitarian aid, or about 16 million baht, to support efforts to assist victims of the severe flash flood in Nepal. Meanwhile, at least 47 Americans are reported missing.