The Economic Times

Nepal resumes flood rescue as thousands still missing; finance minister seeks $4-5 bn for rebuilding

Nepal resumed search efforts after a weather delay, seeking foreign technical assistance. Hundreds died and nearly three thousand people remain missing after a devastating flood. Decomposed bodies are being buried after DNA sample collection for identification purposes. Families anxiously await news of their missing loved ones in Nepal and Tibet. The nation estimates rebuilding costs will range between four and five billion dollars.