Flash flood tears through Nepal, Tibet killing scores and leaving hundreds of tourists missing, including 33 Americans

TL;DR

At least 160 people were killed and hundreds more are missing in Nepal and Tibet due to flash floods caused by a glacial collapse.
Villages, roads, bridges, and power plants were destroyed by the violent torrents of water.
Dozens of U.S. nationals are among the hundreds of foreign tourists listed as missing.
Rescue and relief efforts are being hampered by the inaccessibility of many affected areas.
The United States has pledged $500,000 in humanitarian assistance to support flood-affected communities.

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