Officials say 24 Canadians missing after flash floods in Nepal and China

Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is closely monitoring the situation in Nepal and China following the reported disappearance of 24 Canadians due to flash flooding in the region. At least 157 people have died in Nepal, with hundreds still unaccounted for. China's state broadcaster reported 3 deaths and 265 missing in the Gyirong County of Tibet.

Prime Minister Carney encouraged Canadians in the area to sign up for the Registration of Canadians Abroad, a free service for the government to contact and assist citizens during emergencies abroad. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand stated that Canadian consular officials are in contact with local authorities and ready to assist.

The Registration of Canadians Abroad indicates 820 Canadians in Nepal and five in Tibet, though the actual numbers may be different due to voluntary registration. The Nepalese government reported 403 people missing, including 341 foreign nationals, with 133 from India on pilgrimage to Mount Kailash, 47 from the United States, 34 from Australia, and 33 from Britain.

Canadians in Nepal expressed deep concern over the devastating floods, with many families unable to communicate due to power outages and phone network disruptions.