Shock and devastation remain, a day after Himalayan flood disaster

Amid reports that hundreds of people are still missing in Nepal and China after a floodwater surge slammed into towns and villages on Wednesday, aid teams have been working to reach communities cut off by the disaster.Key pointsHundreds remain missing after devastating floods in Nepal and China $2 million funding released by UN emergency relief chief World Health Organization (WHO) sends medicines, supplies and tents An initial $2 million has been released from the United Nations Global Emergency Fund (CERF) “to save lives with emergency medical care, shelter, water”, the UN’s relief chief Tom Fletcher said on X.In Nepal, immediate humanitarian needs are huge in the districts of Rasuwa, Nuwakot and Dhading and communities face immense challenges as families cope with loss, displacement and disruption to essential services.The UN chief pledged swift support.“The United Nations is mobilising supplies and humanitarian teams and we pledge to support national efforts to deliver emergency aid and support,” Secretary-General António Guterres said.17,000 children affectedThe flash floods have swept away or cut off entire communities, with roads, bridges, hydropower facilities, water system...