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New York Husband and Wife Among Scores of Americans Missing in Nepal
New York residents Ramesh Sharma, 65, and his wife Neelam Sharma, 64, are among at least 65 Americans unaccounted for in Nepal after catastrophic floods tore through the region.
TL;DR
- A New York couple, Ramesh and Neelam Sharma, are among at least 65 Americans missing in Nepal due to catastrophic floods.
- The floods, caused by a glacial collapse, have devastated villages and infrastructure in the Himalayan border region between Nepal and Tibet.
- Rescue operations are underway, but communication disruptions are hindering efforts and leaving loved ones in uncertainty.
- The death toll has risen to at least 332, with officials warning the full extent of the devastation is still unfolding.
- There is a fear of a secondary 'tsunami' or flood due to a landslide dam with a high risk of breaching.
- The US Department of State is monitoring the situation, deploying resources, and providing financial assistance for relief efforts.