In Brief:
- A mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake was reported across parts of Nepal, causing renewed panic following recent natural disasters.
- Torrential rains triggered widespread flash floods on Wednesday, killing at least 389 people and leaving more than 1,000 unaccounted for.
- According to the Nepal Embassy in India, 596 people from 33 different nations are among those missing in the flood-affected areas.
A mild 3.2 magnitude earthquake struck parts of Nepal on Thursday night, adding further distress to a nation already reeling from massive disaster loss. The seismic event follows severe flash floods on Wednesday, which washed away settlements, damaged critical infrastructure, and resulted in at least 389 confirmed deaths with over 1,000 individuals still reported missing. Disaster response teams and international diplomatic missions are coordinating relief efforts, with the Nepal Embassy in India confirming that 596 foreign nationals representing 33 countries are among those missing. Search and rescue operations remain underway across heavily affected river valleys and landslide-prone regions.
