6 days ago
Nepal Floods Leave 33 Britons Missing as Death Toll Rises
Severe floods and mudslides hit a region of Nepal near the Tibet border.
Many people died, and hundreds more cannot yet be found.
Thirty-three British people are among those missing, including a 13-year-old girl.
Many tourists from other countries are also unaccounted for.
Some tour groups lost contact with their guests and guides.
Rescue teams are searching for survivors and trying to contact people across the Chinese border.
Bad weather is making helicopter rescues difficult.
Officials are asking people in the area to follow local safety advice.
At least 162 people have died and 826 are missing after floods and mudslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa region.
Thirty-three British nationals, including a 13-year-old girl, are among those missing near the Tibet border.
More than 529 tourists are reported missing, including nationals from India, Australia, the United States, Canada and other countries.
The United Kingdom is working with Nepalese authorities to trace missing Britons and support the wider response.
Poor weather has prevented some helicopters from reaching affected areas, while cross-border contact efforts continue.
- Who
- At least 162 people have died, 826 are missing, and hundreds of foreign nationals—including 33 Britons—are unaccounted for.
- What
- Flash floods and mudslides caused deaths, destroyed or cut off areas, and left tourists, guides and local residents missing.
- Where
- The disaster centered on Nepal’s Rasuwa region near the Tibet border, with reports that areas on the Chinese side were also affected.
- When
- The floods struck on Wednesday morning; rescue and tracing efforts were continuing afterward.
- Why
- Severe flooding and mudslides struck the region, while ongoing poor weather has hampered rescue operations.
Key facts
- Nepal death toll
- At least 162 people
- People missing
- 826, according to Nepal’s disaster authority
- Tourists missing
- More than 529
- Missing British nationals
- 33, including a 13-year-old girl
- Missing Indian nationals
- Between 130 and 133, according to India’s junior foreign minister
- Missing Australian nationals
- 34, according to Australia’s foreign minister
- Rescue obstacle
- Poor weather has prevented helicopters from reaching some severely affected areas
Quotes
Rajendra Pudasaini
Essex nurse whose relatives are missing after the floods
“We were hoping that inside it was safe, but later the video came from China's government which showed even Tibet's side was hit by the flood.”
easterneye.biz
“I feel so sad. We are just thinking about what to do next... We are in pain at the moment, deep pain.”
easterneye.biz
Ben Phillips
Husband of Tatajana Phillips, who reported her sister missing
“We are terribly worried”
businesstoday.in
Sources
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