Nepal Floods: Three Italians Still Missing, Two Rescued Among Foreign Tourists

The Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that three Italian nationals are still unaccounted for in Nepal following devastating floods that have swept through the region. The news comes as authorities report that two other Italians were among the 27 foreign tourists successfully rescued from affected areas.

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Three specific cases of Italians still unaccounted for have been reported.

The situation remains critical, with the death toll from the floods rising steadily. Local police, cited by the BBC, reported that 332 people have lost their lives. Additionally, Nepal's disaster management authority estimates around 1,300 people are missing, including 517 foreign tourists. The scale of the disaster is immense, with reports from Beijing and Kathmandu indicating a combined total of 1,300 missing individuals.

Among the missing Italians is Marco Ratto, a 50-year-old jeweler from Rapallo, who was reportedly traveling towards Tibet. His travel agency confirmed losing contact with him at the border crossing. Another Italian-Pakistani couple is also unaccounted for, with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs working to verify their movements and confirm if they crossed the border.

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There are also two Italians among the 27 foreign tourists rescued so far.

Adding to the ongoing crisis, there are concerns about a potential new flood wave originating from Tibet. The floods in Nepal are believed to have been triggered by the collapse of a glacier. International aid is being mobilized, with the UK pledging 5 million pounds and the US allocating $500,000 to assist with relief efforts.

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The number of people who lost their lives in the flood in Nepal has risen to 332.