A glacier collapse caused a mudslide in the Himalayas on Wednesday, with rescue operations reported on Sunday, August 30. Nepal authorities reported 781 deaths and 2,502 people missing, while Chinese authorities reported 16 deaths and 546 missing in Tibet; these figures are disputed by other outlets. The Red Cross estimated more than 90,000 people affected, and the U.S. State Department activated $3.6 million in emergency assistance.