Indians, Americans and Australians among nearly 500 foreigners missing in Nepal-Tibet deadly floods

Nearly 500 foreigners have gone missing in the deadly floods that struck Nepal and Tibet. The majority of those missing are tourists and travelers, with 393 foreigners among the 468 individuals reported as missing, according to official figures. The Himalayan nation is a popular destination for hikers and climbers, who come to test themselves on some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest.

In Nepal, 142 nationals from neighboring India are among the missing, having gone hiking or climbing with three travel agencies: Samrat Tours & Travels, Leaf Holiday, and Himalayan Glacier. Among the missing are 47 people from the United States, as reported by the AP, and 34 Australians, as confirmed by the Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese.

Thirty-four Australians are missing following the floods, while 17 Malaysians, 17 South Koreans, four South Africans, a Dutch citizen, and two Italians are also unaccounted for, according to their respective countries' embassies in Kathmandu.

Ukraine's foreign ministry reported that 53 Ukrainian nationals, including 46 tourists, are missing, while Nepal's Tourist Police informed the ministry that they believed 93 Nepalis were missing.