Nepal Rejects Foreign Rescue Teams After Deadly Flash Floods Kill 469, Welcomes Monetary Aid

Nepal declined offers from several countries to deploy search-and-rescue teams after flash floods killed at least 469 people and left hundreds missing. Officials said Nepali security agencies were capable of handling operations. India, China, the US, UK and others reportedly offered assistance. Nepal, however, welcomed financial and humanitarian aid, including $500,000 pledged by the US