The United States has offered comprehensive assistance to Nepal following catastrophic flash floods in the Rasuwa district that have killed nearly 400 people. American officials are working to locate approximately 90 US citizens unaccounted for in the disaster.
US President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that the United States stands ready to provide Nepal with any necessary support following the destructive flooding in the Rasuwa district. Speaking to journalists, Trump described the scale of destruction as unprecedented, noting that well-constructed buildings were demolished as if they were insignificant. The US has formally communicated with Nepalese leadership and deployed assistance, including a disaster response advisor to support ongoing operations.
According to the US State Department, approximately 90 Americans are currently missing following the floods, though Trump suggested the figure could range between 50 and 60 individuals, pending confirmation of a complete list. Former White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the administration's immediate focus centres on locating and assisting American citizens affected by the disaster. The State Department has already committed USD 500,000 in emergency aid through Catholic Relief Services to provide shelter, relief supplies, and water and sanitation assistance.
The broader humanitarian crisis remains severe, with Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority reporting 389 confirmed deaths and 977 people still missing as of Thursday. Among those unaccounted for, 517 are identified as foreign nationals, while 127 are Nepali expatriates who were visiting the country. Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has established an Emergency Response Team to coordinate search operations and provide consular support to affected foreign nationals. Rescue efforts continue across the affected districts as authorities work to locate survivors and restore critical infrastructure damaged by the floods.
