World · Malaysia Bureau
Over 800 tourists unaccounted for in devastating Nepal and Tibet floods
A catastrophic flood has swept through the Himalayan region, leaving more than 800 foreign tourists from 33 countries missing across Nepal and Tibet. The disaster has triggered major search and rescue operations in the affected areas.
LSN Malaysia ·
A massive flooding event in the Himalayan region has resulted in at least 570 foreign tourists going missing in Nepal, while another 260 are unaccounted for in Tibet's Gyirong County, according to initial reports. The combined toll of over 830 missing persons represents one of the most significant incidents affecting international visitors in the region in recent years.
The tourists are reported to have come from 33 different countries, indicating the widespread impact of the disaster on international travel and tourism in the area. Authorities in both Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China have mobilized rescue teams to search for the missing individuals in the aftermath of the destructive flood.
The flooding has caused extensive damage across the Himalayan region, affecting infrastructure and disrupting access to several popular tourist destinations. Local authorities have appealed for international assistance as rescue operations continue under challenging conditions in the mountainous terrain.
The incident underscores the vulnerability of the Himalayan region to severe weather events and flooding, particularly during monsoon seasons. Diplomatic channels between affected countries are reportedly being engaged to coordinate relief and rescue efforts across borders.