This number represents only a small portion of more than 2,500 people who have gone missing after the disaster.
According to officials, 781 deaths have been confirmed after a wall of water, mud, and debris swept through the region on Wednesday, flooding entire villages.
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott told the television program “This Week” that nine Americans were evacuated, and he has no data on any U.S. citizen casualties.
“Due to the remoteness of the area, it is difficult to obtain reliable information. However, our dedication and commitments remain,” said T. Pigott.
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The U.S. and Canada announced they will allocate $3.6 million (3.11 million euros) each in aid, while the UK offered $6.8 million (5.87 million euros). The United Nations allocated $2.5 million (2.16 million euros) in emergency relief funds.
According to T. Pigott, part of the U.S. aid will be used for road repairs and “mobilizing specialized transport” to reach remote areas with food and other supplies.
The U.S. Geological Survey stated that the disaster was caused by a glacier collapse. Chinese experts indicated that the “glacier on the southern slope of Lirung summit in Nepal” broke off.
