Flash floods triggered by a glacial collapse in the Nepal-Tibet border region have left at least 168 people confirmed dead and hundreds more missing, including dozens of American and European tourists. Authorities report at least 65 Americans are among the missing. The flooding, which occurred on Wednesday, caused widespread damage and disrupted travel in the area.
Nepal police reported Thursday morning that at least 162 people were killed in Nepal after the massive flash floods swept through communities. China’s Xinhua News Agency reported 558 people are missing in Tibet due to mudslides caused by the glacial collapse. Hundreds of tourists, workers, and others are unaccounted for.
European governments have issued safety guidance and emergency contacts for travelers in Nepal, as landslides and flooding disrupt transportation. The government of Kerala, India, is coordinating rescue efforts for 30 stranded tourists, with contact information available through the NoRKA Global Contact Centre (+91 88020 12345 or 1800 425 3939). Nikkei Asia reports that Asian nations are scrambling to locate missing tourists. The cause of the flooding is attributed to a glacial collapse, triggering mudflows and flash floods.
The number of stranded tourists is expected to rise due to the peak vacation season. While the immediate rescue operation is underway, the full extent of the damage and the fate of those missing remain uncertain.
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