Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns. Nepal declined foreign rescue aid after a flash flood killed nearly 500 people, though South Korea is negotiating to send search teams. Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Notably, Nepal's foreign ministry said it does not need foreign assistance for search-and-rescue operations following the devastating flash flood that swept through several towns.S1

• Nepal declined foreign rescue aid after a flash flood killed nearly 500 people, though South Korea is negotiating to send search teams.S2