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US families await news of relatives missing in Nepal floods

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Approximately 90 American citizens are among the over 2,000 people missing following catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, near the China border. Families in the United States, such as one in Richmond, Virginia, are anxiously awaiting news of their relatives, with some holding onto hope despite the destruction of hotels and the ongoing rescue efforts. Organizations like the Himalayan Glacier Adventure and Travel Company are fielding inquiries from concerned families. AI

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US families await news of relatives missing in Nepal floods

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    US families hold out hope for relatives lost in Nepal floods

    Mukti Patel has huddled with family and friends at her parents’ Richmond, Virginia, home since her dad, sister and two other relatives went missing in the catastrophic flash floods along the Nepal-China border. She knows the hotel they were staying in was swept away. But as she s…

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