People from more than 30 countries missing after flash floods in Nepal, China
Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 359 people and left more than 1,400 people missing as of Thursday. Many were foreigners in the area for trekking, guided tours or a pilgrimage to a sacred Hindu site. The number of missing from Wednesday's disaster may vary across agencies because of differences in how they collected data, when it was reported and…
A series of devastating flash floods that struck a border region straddling China and Nepal has resulted in a staggering loss of life, with at least 359 fatalities and over 1,400 people still unaccounted for as of Thursday. Many of those who went missing were tourists, guide group members, or pilgrims visiting a revered Hindu pilgrimage site.
The discrepancy in reported figures stems from varying data collection methods, reporting times, and verification processes employed by different agencies, as well as coordination gaps between data aggregators and rescue teams.
In Nepal, the disaster management authority reported a grim toll of 359 deaths, with 910 individuals, including 517 foreign nationals, yet to be found. Additionally, 50 foreigners have managed to be rescued via aerial means. The missing comprise 113 Nepali tourists, 85 security personnel from Nepal's army and police forces, 161 residents from Rasuwa district, and one from Nuwakot district.
Chinese state media have confirmed at least three fatalities on their side of the border region, though the total death toll within China remains unspecified.
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