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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. The State Department has confirmed the number of missing Americans, but additional information is needed for a complete understanding of the situation.
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 about the missing Americans and the flooding incident are available from the source. The State Department has confirmed the number of missing Americans, but additional information is needed for a complete understanding of the situation.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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