Hundreds of foreign nationals missing in wake of Nepal-Tibet landslides
Summary
Heavy floods and landslides hit the Himalayan border area between Nepal and Tibet, causing at least 180 deaths and leaving nearly 1,500 people missing, including many foreign tourists. Rescue agencies from Nepal and China are still trying to locate the missing people, with numbers expected to change as the search continues.Key Facts
- At least 180 people have died due to the floods and landslides.
- Around 1,500 people are reported missing in Nepal and China’s Tibet region.
- Nepal’s disaster agency reported 823 people missing, including 579 Nepali and foreign tourists.
- In China, 558 people are missing, about half of whom are foreigners.
- Missing foreign nationals include 142 Indians, 53 Ukrainians, 34 Australians, over 50 Malaysians, 14 British, 9 South Koreans, 5 Japanese, 4 South Africans, 11 Americans, and 2 Portuguese.
- Tour groups involved include Samrat Tours & Travels, Leaf Holiday, Himalayan Glacier, Alpine Eco Trek, and Fishtail Tours & Travels.
- The situation is still developing, and numbers may change due to the difficulty in tracking missing persons after such disasters.
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