At least 14 foreign nationals from five countries are dead or missing after flash floods struck Nepal and Tibet, according to officials. Four bodies have been recovered so far.
Nationalities affected
The missing and dead include citizens of China, India, the United States, France and Germany, the Nepalese authorities confirmed. The figures were released as rescue teams continued to search remote mountain areas.
Recovery and rescue efforts
Four of the deceased have been identified and their remains returned to their families, officials said. The remaining ten are still unaccounted for, with search operations ongoing in the affected valleys.
The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, swept through popular trekking routes and border regions, catching many travellers off guard. Local guides and police have been assisting in the rescue effort, though difficult terrain has slowed progress.
Impact and response
The disaster has raised concerns about the safety of foreign trekkers in the region during the monsoon season. Authorities have urged visitors to check weather warnings and follow official guidance.
No further details on the identities of the missing have been released, and the search is expected to continue in the coming days.
