Hundreds of tourists missing after Nepal floods

Severe floods in the border region between Nepal and Tibet have left hundreds of foreign tourists missing, with the death toll rising to at least 160. The disaster struck on Wednesday, causing widespread devastation and complicating rescue efforts.

Official figures indicate that 341 foreign nationals are currently unaccounted for, in addition to 93 Nepalis. The missing tourists represent a diverse range of nationalities, highlighting the popularity of the region for international travelers.

Among the missing are 142 Indian citizens, who were reportedly in Nepal with three travel agencies. Ukraine has reported 53 citizens missing, according to information from Nepal's police. Malaysia has 17 citizens missing, while 12 British nationals, who were on a trekking tour arranged by a travel agency in the Himalayas, are also unaccounted for.

Further complicating the situation, seven South Koreans who were working at a hydroelectric power plant in the affected area have not been reachable. Four South Africans, who traveled with the same agency as the missing Britons, are also reported missing. Three American citizens, one Australian, and one Dutch citizen are also among the missing, with some having traveled with the same tour operators as other nationalities.

Additionally, Portugal's foreign ministry confirmed that a man and a woman are missing. Several travel agencies have also reported other foreign tourists missing whose nationalities have not yet been confirmed, adding another 111 individuals to the list of those unaccounted for. These individuals were reportedly with three travel agencies based in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.