Nepal says 823 out of contact after deadly floods

Nepal’s disaster management authorities said 823 people remained unaccounted for on Thursday, more than 24 hours after a devastating flood swept through a border area near Tibet.

The disaster has caused significant loss of life and disrupted communities and travel in the affected region, with rescue and search operations continuing.

At Least 579 Tourists Among Those Missing

According to the latest update from Nepal’s disaster agency, the 823 people still out of contact include at least 579 tourists.

The group includes both Nepali and foreign nationals, raising concerns about the safety of travellers who were in the border region when the flood struck.

Authorities are continuing efforts to locate those who remain missing and establish contact with people who may be stranded in remote or inaccessible areas.

Death Toll Reaches 165

At least 165 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal and China following the disaster.

The flooding has affected areas on both sides of the Nepal-China border, with the scale of the destruction making rescue and recovery efforts particularly challenging.

Hundreds More Reported Missing in China

The disaster has also resulted in a large number of missing people in China.

A further 558 people have been reported missing in China, according to the available figures.

The combined number of people still unaccounted for highlights the scale of the emergency and the difficulties authorities face in reaching affected areas.

Rescue Efforts Continue

More than a day after the flood, authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts to locate missing people and assess the damage.

The presence of tourists among those missing is expected to add urgency to the operation, particularly as authorities work to determine the whereabouts and condition of foreign nationals.

Border Region Faces Major Disruption

The flood struck a strategically important border region connecting Nepal and Tibet, where communities and travellers can face difficult conditions due to the terrain.

Authorities are expected to continue updating casualty and missing-person figures as rescue teams gain access to affected areas and receive information from remote locations.

The disaster has left families waiting for news of relatives and travellers, while emergency teams remain focused on finding survivors and accounting for those still missing.