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The Malaysian Foreign Ministry confirmed that 91 citizens remain uncontactable following catastrophic flooding that struck Nepal and China on August 26, with 55 in Nepal and 36 in China as of Saturday evening.
Nepal is seeking US$4-5 billion in reconstruction assistance and specialized technical help following a devastating flood triggered by glacier collapse along the Tibet border that has killed over 626 people and left thousands missing.
Singapore is coordinating with Nepali and Chinese authorities to support citizens affected by devastating flash floods near the Nepal-China border, with two Singaporeans among 47 missing hikers in the region.