Three Italians Missing After Nepal Floods; 27 Tourists Rescued

Rescuers have recovered the bodies of at least 362 victims from a massive mudslide that devastated the border region between Nepal and China. The powerful wave of water and mud swept away entire villages, leaving more than 1,400 people still missing.

Authorities reported 359 deaths on the Nepalese side and three in China's Tibet region. The floods were reportedly caused by a glacier collapse, according to the USGS. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with concerns about a potential new flood peak in Tibet due to a dammed lake.

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We are verifying the possible presence of Italians among those missing in Nepal.

Among the missing are three Italian nationals, according to Italy's Foreign Ministry (Farnesina). One Italian, Marco Ratto, lost contact at a border crossing while traveling from Nepal to Tibet. Another Italian-Swiss couple's whereabouts are also unconfirmed after they were reportedly traveling from Tibet to Nepal.

Meanwhile, 27 foreign tourists have been rescued, including two Italians. India has sent 37.5 tons of humanitarian aid, including medical supplies and food rations, to Nepal. The United States has also pledged $500,000 in aid.

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India has sent a second flight with 37.5 tons of humanitarian assistance and disaster response materials, medicines, and food rations.