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Hundreds Missing, Including Foreign Tourists, After Nepal Flash Flood
A devastating flash flood and landslide on the Nepal-Tibet border has left hundreds dead and thousands missing, including hundreds of foreign tourists from dozens of countries. Authorities are racing to rescue survivors while families await news of loved ones.
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A catastrophic flash flood and landslide swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region on Wednesday, killing at least 160 people and leaving hundreds of foreign tourists among the missing, according to officials and multiple reports.
The disaster struck the mountainous Rasuwa district and surrounding areas, sending a wall of mud and water through the Bhote Koshi river valley. Surveillance footage verified by AFP showed dozens of people fleeing as a towering surge of debris slammed into the Chinese side of the border, tossing lorries and buses aside. The Nepalese army has mobilised 15 helicopters and rescued 88 people so far, a spokesman said, while more than 200 personnel with drones, 3D laser scanners, and life detectors join the search.
Rising toll and uncertain numbers
Authorities in Nepal have reported fleeing death tolls that have climbed throughout the day. Nepal police said 157 bodies had been recovered on Wednesday, with 270 bodies found as of Thursday, according to a report from RNZ. Chinese state media reported at least three dead and 265 missing in Tibet's Gyirong county. In total, nearly 1,400 people are reported missing, most of them tourists, according to The Guardian.
The Nepal Tourism Board has described a shifting picture: initially, officials said about 400 tourists were missing, including 291 foreigners and more than 100 Indians, as reported by BBC. Later tallies cited by The Guardian put the number of missing at 403, with 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for. Another count reported by the Jerusalem Post, citing officials, listed 570 tourists missing, including 517 foreigners from 33 countries. The discrepancies reflect the evolving situation.
Among the missing are citizens of countries worldwide: more than 100 Indians, 54 US nationals, 33 Britons, 24 Canadians, 34 Australians, 17 Malaysians, and nationals of Germany, Japan, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, as reported by BBC, RNZ, and The Guardian. India's foreign ministry said at least 288 Indians are missing, with another 200 stranded in China, while Nepal's police said 579 tourists were missing as of one count.
Families await word
Families have shared anxious details in hopes of finding their loved ones. Suhasini Reddy, a New Zealand citizen living in Australia, was hiking with a group from Australia with the Kailash Journeys Guides. Her brother Rajeev told RNZ she was due to meet Chinese immigration authorities around 11am local time on the day of the disaster, which struck around 8:30am. Hamilton couple Mihir and Kinnari Patel were in Nepal to celebrate Kinnari's 50th birthday; their son Drishya received a WhatsApp message from his mother at 5:30am saying "Leaving for Kerung." Dejan Kuzmic, a New Zealand man, was part of the Trojan Foundation's Sacred Walks pilgrimage group travelling towards Mount Kailash; Nepal's tourist police confirmed his name to RNZ.
The five New Zealanders missing were confirmed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, which deployed consular staff to Nepal. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the images as "heartbreaking," and Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand was "deeply concerned." A joint statement from the embassies of Australia, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland, and the UK said: "We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas."
Cause and experts
Initial reports suggested an earthquake may have triggered the avalanche and flood, but the US Geological Survey indicated that seismic energy detected was generated by a landslide itself, not an earthquake. The exact trigger remains uncertain; water from rainfall or melting ice may have destabilised the ground. Climate change is driving faster glacier melt in the Hindu Kush Himalaya, but scientists say it is too soon to pinpoint its role in this event.
"Climate change is generating conditions that can destabilize high-mountain rock and ice," said Simon Cox, chief scientist at Earth Sciences New Zealand, as reported by the Jerusalem Post. Dr Tom Robinson of the University of Canterbury noted the Himalayan region's growing instability with rising temperatures, though he could not attribute this specific avalanche.
The flash flood, originating from a glacier collapse, swept through the Bhote Koshi valley, destroying entire settlements and infrastructure. Bishal Nath Upreti, president of the Nepal Centre for Disaster Management, described it as a "tsunami from the sky," adding: "It's twenty million cubic meters of excess water on the river... Villages for almost 40 to 50 kilometres were completely wiped out." More than 15bn Nepalese rupees worth of roads and bridges were damaged, and at least six major hydroElectric plants were damaged.
Past events and recovery
Last year, flash floods in the same area killed at least 18 people. The current disaster ranks among the most severe in Nepal since the 2015 earthquake, which killed nearly 9,000. Authorities are urging residents to stay on high alert in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, and nomadic with residents to move to safer locations. As Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal said, risk remains," with danger from possible further landslides and floods.
International governments are mobilising consular support and emergency offers. The UK has pledged initial £5m in support, while New Zealand's High Commission is seeking information on affected citizens. The joint statement protocol UN and I is to follow local guidance.
Perspectives
Nepal authorities: Official numbers of death and missing have risen, and they are coordinating search-and-rescue with international support.
Families of the missing: Families express anguish and hope, pleading for information as they await updates.
China's state media: They reported substantial casualties in Tibet and are directing rescue efforts, with hundreds missing in Gyirong.
International governments: Several embassies have issued joint statements urging citizens to follow local guidance and implementing consular support.
Scientists: Some cite climate change as a background factor increasing the risk of displacement of high-mountain rock and ice, but attribute the immediate cause to a landslide or glacier collapse.
Tour operators: Companies such as Kailash Journeys and Alpine Eco Trek have confirmed missing individuals and are struggling with limited information.
Editor's note: This article was compiled from reporting by BBC News, RNZ, The Guardian, and Jerusalem Post, with information as of the time of their reports. Figures cited may change as rescue and recovery operations continue.
How each outlet told it
BBC — World
Framing: Headline focuses on missing US and Canadian citizens, leading with the international impact of the disaster rather than local casualties or the event itself. — Tone is factual and humanitarian. Example: "We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and devastation caused by the Bhote Koshi flood..." — conveys sympathy while reporting official statements.
Facts Included:
Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say.
More than 150 people are so far known to have died, according to the authorities.
The US State Department said it was aware that Americans were impacted by Wednesday's floods but did not provide numbers.
It added that the US embassy in Nepal is working closely with local tour agencies and authorities to assist affected Americans, a spokesperson said.
Canada's foreign office said it was also monitoring developments and was ready to provide assistance if needed.
According to Nepal police, 579 tourists are missing - including 466 who are foreign nationals and from 28 different countries.
They include 54 people from the US, more than 100 from India, 33 from the UK and more than 100 from Nepal.
The State Department did not provide figures or additional details regarding the Americans affected for privacy reasons.
A further 24 Canadians are also missing, a Nepal Tourist Board spokesperson said.
State media in China, which controls Tibet, reported three dead and 265 missing there.
The US Geological Survey, which studies earthquakes, has now said that further analysis indicates "that the seismic energy was instead generated by a landslide" by itself.
The flash flooding swept away entire communities. Roads and bridges worth more than 15bn Nepalese rupees (£72.18m, $98.33m) were damaged by the floods, a government official told BBC Nepali, citing initial estimates.
Nepal's President Ram Chandra Paudel has called upon the government, political parties, social organisations, all agencies including security forces, and the general public to intensify rescue and relief efforts.
Framing: Emphasizes the single Filipino missing and frames it as the main angle, leaving out the broader context that hundreds of other foreign nationals are missing. — Measured and factual, with a slight focus on the local angle (Filipino missing) and reliance on official sources.
Facts Included:
One Filipino is among more than 500 foreign nationals reported missing
Flash flood occurred in Nepal on Aug. 26
Nepal Tourism Board released the report on Thursday
644 travelers are unaccounted for
Includes 127 Nepali nationals and 516 others from 31 countries
Countries listed: Australia, Canada, India, Germany, Singapore, Japan, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States
Death toll rose to 162 as of Thursday morning (per Anadolu Agency report)
Framing: The headline 'New Zealanders missing after flash flood in Nepal identified' emphasizes the identification of the missing New Zealanders, focusing on their identities coming to light. — The tone is factual and empathetic, focusing on the families' accounts and their emotional state, e.g., 'desperate for information' and 'holding onto hope.'
Facts Included:
At least five New Zealanders have been reported missing following the flash flood and landslide that hit the Nepal-China border and killed at least 160 people.
One of the New Zealand citizens missing is Suhasini Reddy, who has been living in Australia for the last four years.
Reddy's brother, Rajeev Reddy, told RNZ his sister, a mother-of-two, was believed to be in the Dhunche area heading towards the Nepal-China border on Wednesday morning local time.
Reddy was hiking with a group of friends from Australia with the Kailash Journeys Guides, her brother said. The floods occurred on day four of the 15-day trip.
Reddy said his sister was supposed to be meeting Chinese immigration about 11am local time.
Mihir Patel and Kinnari Patel, who own the Best Value Urlich Ave Dairy in Hamilton, were also among the missing New Zealanders.
Their eldest son, Drishya Patel, told RNZ the couple were visiting Nepal to celebrate his mother's upcoming 50th birthday.
Drishya Patel last got a message from his mother on WhatsApp about 5.30am local time from Timure, saying 'Leaving for Kerung.'
Nepal's Tourist Police confirmed Kuzmic's name to RNZ on Thursday morning.
Kuzmic was travelling on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, a pilgrimage to Mount Kailash.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the presence of five New Zealanders among the missing tourists, highlighting a local connection to the disaster. It leaves out the broader scale of missing people (nearly 1500) and the cause (glacier collapse). — The tone is measured and sympathetic, reflected in phrases like 'heartbreaking' from the Prime Minister and the source's own description of the toll as 'horrific'. The article conveys concern for the missing and affected families without sensationalism.
Facts Included:
Five New Zealanders are among nearly 1500 people missing following Wednesday's catastrophic flash flooding on the Nepal-China border which killed at least 270 people.
The identities of four of the five New Zealanders have been released - they were Suhasini Reddy, who was living in Australia, Auckland man Dejan Kuzmic and Hamilton couple Mihir and Kinnari Patel.
Reddy's brother Rajeev Reddy told RNZ she and the group of hikers she was with were due to meet Chinese authorities to get permission to cross the border close to the time the raging flood hit.
Her appointment was at 11am local time, the tragedy unfolded shortly after 8.30am.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) confirmed five New Zealanders were missing.
Consular staff were deploying to Nepal, where they would join the efforts of the High Commission in India and Honourary Consul in Nepal.
Hundreds of foreign tourists are among those missing following the deadly flash flood.
Nations including India, Australia, the UK, Canada, Germany, Japan, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, Ukraine and the US also had citizens missing.
The flash flooding was believed to have been caused by the collapse of a glacier which sent water crashing through the valleys of the border.
CCTV widely shared online showed the moment a wall of water crashed through the Rasuwagadhi border point in the Himalayan mountain range.
According to state media, the area still faced the risk of further landslides, mudslides and flash floods, with three days of rain ahead.
Dr Tom Robinson, who studied and modelled landslides at the school of earth and environment at the University of Canterbury, said the landslide and flooding were not isolated events.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the images coming out of Nepal and China as 'heartbreaking'.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters echoed his sentiments, saying New Zealand is 'deeply concerned'.
Peter Hilary, who serves as chairperson of the Himalayan Trust, said the mountainous areas of Nepal had a history of glacial outburst floods (GLOFs).
Framing: The headline emphasizes the emotional story of a family of one missing New Zealander hoping for her safety, focusing on the human impact on New Zealanders rather than the broader disaster details or death toll. — sympathetic, with a focus on concern for missing New Zealanders and condolences for victims, while maintaining a factual reporting style.
Facts Included:
At least five New Zealanders have been reported missing following a flash flood and landslide at the Nepal-China border
At least 160 people killed
162 dead, hundreds missing including tourists
NZ High Commission is seeking information about Kiwis affected
New Zealanders in Nepal should follow local authority advice
New Zealanders can call the 2/4 emergency line on +64 99 20 20 20
Former Honorary Consul of Nepal to Auckland Dinesh Khadka told RNZ Nepal Police had given him the names of five New Zealanders unaccounted for
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have yet to confirm the number
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described images as 'heartbreaking' and said New Zealand is in touch with Nepal authorities
Luxon wrote 'My deep condolences to those affected and to impacted communities' on X
Foreign Minister Winston Peters said New Zealand is 'deeply concerned'
Aid workers said entire settlements had been 'wiped out'
Surveillance footage verified by AFP shows dozens of people running as a surge of debris slammed into the Chinese side
Chinese state media reported 'major casualties' from a mudslide at a Tibet border hub, reporting three dead and 265 missing
Nepali police said they had recovered 157 bodies after 'devastating floods' and were working to move families to safer locations
Himalayan Trust said they were 'deeply saddened' and described the flood as originating by the Tibetan border impacting the Bhote Koshi valley in the Langtang region between Mt Everest and Mt Annapurna
Himalayan Trust wrote 'The scale of the loss is heartbreaking'
Framing: Leads with the missing New Zealanders, emphasizing the local connection to the international disaster. — Concerned and sympathetic, e.g., 'heartbreaking' and 'deeply saddened'.
Facts Included:
At least five New Zealanders have been reported missing following a flash flood and landslide hit the Nepal-China border that killed at least 160 people.
160 dead, hundreds missing including tourists
The NZ High Commission is seeking information about Kiwis affected
Former Honorary Consul of Nepal to Auckland Dinesh Khadka told RNZ Nepal Police had given him the names of five New Zealanders unaccounted for.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade have yet to confirm the number.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon described the images coming out of Nepal and China as 'heartbreaking'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters echoed his sentiments, saying New Zealand is 'deeply concerned'.
Aid workers said entire settlements had been 'wiped out'.
Surveillance footage verified by AFP shows dozens of people running for their lives as a stories-tall surge of debris slammed into the Chinese side of a border area, tossing lorries and buses aside.
Chinese state media reported 'major casualties' from a mudslide at a Tibet border hub, reporting three dead and another 265 people missing.
Nepali police said that they had recovered 157 bodies after 'devastating floods'
Humanitarian organisation the Himalayan Trust said they were 'deeply saddened' by news of the flood.
The flood originated by the Tibetan border impacting the Bhote Koshi valley.
Framing: Headline not available (presented as live blog headline about Australians missing in Nepal floods). — Reportorial and urgent, focused on reporting updated missing-person figures from official sources.
Facts Included:
Dozens of Australian tourists reportedly missing in flash floods on Nepal-Tibet border
At least 291 foreigners were among the missing, according to the Nepal Tourist Board as reported by Agence France Presse
One Australian was travelling with Kathmandu Holiday Tours + Travel
The Nepal Tourist Board said the number of missing people had risen from 384 to 403, with 33 UK citizens among 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for
203 of the missing are male and 200 female
47 people from the US, 34 from Australia, and 24 from Canada were among the missing
An estimated 34 Australians are believed missing
South Australian premier Peter Malinauskas defended national cabinet’s decision to drop strict mandates requiring new AI datacentres to be powered entirely by renewable energy
Macquarie Group said it would reverse a decision to use KPMG as its auditor and instead retain the services of PricewaterhouseCoopers
Framing: Sympathetic/concerned — evidenced by Penny Wong's quote: “The loss of life and destruction caused by flash flooding in Nepal and China is devastating. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those killed or missing and all affected by this disaster.”
Facts Included:
Dozens of Australian tourists are reportedly missing in the deadly flash floods that swept through the Nepal-Tibet border
at least 403 people have been reported missing, with 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for
203 of the missing are male and 200 female
47 people from the US, 34 from Australia, 33 from the UK and 24 from Canada
one Australian who was travelling with Kathmandu Holiday Tours + Travel
Australia’s foreign minister, Penny Wong, said the government was urgently trying to confirm the welfare of Australians in Nepal
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (Dfat) said it is aware of a “number” of Australians in the area affected by the flooding
Framing: Headline emphasizes the missing British citizens, specifically a 13-year-old girl, which personalizes the story for a UK audience. It leaves out the broader international context and the scale of the disaster (over 400 missing, 157 bodies recovered). — measured
Facts Included:
Thirty-three British citizens including a 13-year-old girl are among more than 400 travellers missing after a flash flood on the Nepal-Tibet border, according to Nepal’s tourism board.
The sudden flood happened on the Tibetan side of the Bhote Koshi River at about 8.30am local time on Wednesday.
The 33 UK citizens are among at least 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for.
Alpine Eco Trek said 12 British nationals on its tour across the border were missing.
Ram Kumar Adhikari, owner of Alpine Eco Trek, told PA: 'Not much info to share at the moment, but yes we have 12 British citizens [supposed] to make entry this morning.'
Ages of missing British citizens ranged from 13 to 65, according to travel logs shared with PA.
The tourist board said more than 100 of the missing people were yet to have a nationality confirmed.
Police in Nepal said 157 bodies had been recovered and more than 40 people were injured and receiving treatment in hospital.
A wall of mud and rock appeared to have collapsed into the river on the Himalayan border of Nepal and Tibet, triggering catastrophic flooding on the Nepali side, Reuters reported.
Verified videos showed dozens of people being swept away at the border.
Houses, roads and energy infrastructure were destroyed in Nepal, while officials in Tibet said they feared 'major casualties', with some people missing in the county of Gyirong after a mudslide hit a border land crossing.
Initial reports suggested an earthquake had triggered an avalanche and caused the floods, Shisir Khanal, Nepal’s foreign minister, told the country’s parliament.
Eight South Koreans working on a hydropower plant were missing and 10 others were stranded, South Korea’s foreign ministry said.
Local authorities said tourists in Rasuwa district of Nepal and other areas along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers should 'exercise extreme caution', remain in safe areas and move to higher ground if required.
Visitors were urged to stay in regular contact with hotels and travel agencies. People planning to travel to the affected areas in the coming days were warned to postpone their journeys.
Ed Miliband said: 'I am deeply concerned to hear of the flash floods on the Nepal-China border. All my thoughts are with those affected and with British nationals in the area and their relatives here at home.'
Joint statement with embassies of Australia, the EU, Finland, France, Norway and Switzerland: 'We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas... We express our solidarity with the people of Nepal during this difficult time.'
Framing: The headline emphasizes the search for at least 33 missing British nationals after flash floods, foregrounding the British angle and the ongoing search, while leaving out the broader scale of the disaster (270 dead, nearly 1,400 missing) and the specific cause (glacier collapse). — Sympathetic and concerned, exemplified by Burnham's quote: “It’s a devastating picture that is emerging... very distressing and devastating situation.”
Facts Included:
Rescue teams in Nepal are searching for at least 33 British nationals missing after flash floods killed at least 270 people.
Nearly 1,400 people are missing, most of them tourists, authorities have said.
A glacier collapse triggered devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet.
Kailash Journeys confirmed it had not been able to account for seven UK nationals – five women and two men aged between 18 and 55.
Alpine Eco Trek said a 13-year-old girl was among the missing British nationals, with two Irish citizens also missing.
The other missing British nationals include three men aged 65, 64 and 52, and seven women aged 44, 47, 51, 60, 63, 63 and 65, according to travel logs.
Prime minister Andy Burnham pledged an initial £5m and offered to send emergency responders to support Nepal’s disaster response efforts.
Burnham said: “It’s a devastating picture that is emerging from what has happened in Nepal. Scenes that we’ve never seen the like before, I don’t think, certainly the scale of the devastation.”
Nepal Centre for Disaster Management president Bishal Nath Upreti said the flash floods were like a “tsunami from the sky”.
Upreti said: “It was such a huge amount of water. You can imagine it is 20 million cubic meters excess water on the river … Villages and villages along the almost 40 to 50 kilometres were completely wiped out.”
Nepal Tourism Board said on Wednesday that 33 UK citizens were among foreign nationals unaccounted for.
At least three people had died in Tibet, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, while Xinhua news agency said 558 people were unaccounted for in the region.
UK government minister Pat McFadden said the picture was “not completely clear yet” and that “many, many more” people were missing than reported by Nepalese authorities.
Foreign secretary Ed Miliband posted phone numbers on social media for people to call for further information.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Nepal” and advised British nationals to follow local authority advice.
Framing: The headline emphasizes the Israeli connection and the 'catastrophic' nature of the flood, stating death toll nears 300 and hundreds still missing, but does not mention the broader international scope or climate change context. — Factual and concerned, with phrases like 'catastrophic flash floods' and 'devastating Himalayan flood' conveying urgency but without overt alarmism.
Facts Included:
One Israeli tourist visiting Nepal is missing after a wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river, causing catastrophic flash floods, tourism officials said on Thursday.
At least 65 US citizens are missing, the Nepal tourism board said.
ZAKA is officially investigating the disappearance of one Israeli national, who has not responded to attempts at contact so far.
Israel's Foreign Ministry released a statement on Thursday warning citizens to avoid traveling to the area due to the current natural disaster.
As many as 517 foreigners from 33 countries are among the 570 tourists missing in Nepal, officials added.
The tally of foreigners missing in Tibet's Gyirong county was 260, state broadcaster CCTV said, but nationality details were not immediately available.
At least 288 Indians missing after Nepal flood, Indian foreign ministry says.
Nepal police say 270 bodies found after Himalayan flood, nearly 1,500 still missing.
A total of 270 bodies have been found by authorities in Nepal after a torrential flood swept through the Himalayan border areas of the country and China's Tibet, Nepal's police said in a post on X on Thursday.
Nearly 1,500 people in total are missing across Nepal and China's Tibet, including tourists and locals, authorities also said on Thursday.
At least 800 foreigners are among the nearly 1,500 missing, authorities said on Thursday, a day after a massive wall of mud and rock collapsed into a Himalayan river.
Climate change is creating conditions that can destabilize high-mountain rock and ice, increasing the risk of disasters such as this week's Himalayan flood along the border between Nepal and China's Tibet, scientists say.
At least six major hydropower plants and infrastructure at the Gyirong Port trade hub were damaged in a multi-stage, cross-border hazard chain triggered by the initial collapse.
It also altered river channels more than 100 km (62 miles) downstream, near the Indian border.
Experts caution against describing climate change as the sole, immediate trigger for Wednesday's collapse, but say that rising temperatures and melting glaciers probably played a role.
Warming can reduce ice support on steep slopes, boost meltwater, and change patterns of freezing, thawing, and rainfall, which can weaken mountainsides and make large collapses more likely in some spots, Cox added.
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Status
ClaimAt least five New Zealanders have been reported missing following the flash flood and landslide on the Nepal-China border.
ClaimDrishya Patel, their eldest son, last spoke to his father the day before the flood and got a WhatsApp message from his mother at about 5.30am local time from Timure: 'Leaving for Kerung.'
ClaimList from Nepal police includes some patients with bruises or scratches 'all over the body' and others with head injuries; several are 'unable to speak'.
ClaimPrime Minister Christopher Luxon described the images coming out of Nepal and China as "heartbreaking" and said New Zealand is in touch with Nepal authorities about New Zealanders who may be affected.
ClaimSurveillance footage verified by AFP shows dozens of people running for their lives as a stories-tall surge of debris slammed into the Chinese side of a border area, tossing lorries and buses aside.
ClaimNepali police said that they had recovered 157 bodies after "devastating floods", with officers "working to move families in flood-risk areas... to safer locations."
ClaimThe flood originated by the Tibetan border impacting the Bhote Koshi valley. This is in the Langtang region halfway between Mt Everest and Mt Annapurna.
ClaimAt least 403 people have been reported missing, with 341 foreign nationals unaccounted for, according to the Nepal Tourist Board as reported by Press Association.
ClaimWong's statement: 'The loss of life and destruction caused by flash flooding in Nepal and China is devastating. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those killed or missing and all affected by this disaster.'
ClaimA joint statement issued by the embassies of Australia, Finland, France, Norway, Switzerland and the UK in Nepal, posted on social media overnight by Ernst, said: 'We are deeply saddened by the devastating flooding in Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts and surrounding areas.'
ClaimRam Kumar Adhikari, owner of Alpine Eco Trek, said, 'Not much info to share at the moment, but yes we have 12 British citizens [supposed] to make entry this morning.'
ClaimHouses, roads and energy infrastructure were destroyed in Nepal; officials in Tibet feared 'major casualties' with some missing in Gyirong after a mudslide hit a border land crossing.
ClaimInitial reports suggested an earthquake had triggered an avalanche and caused the floods, Shisir Khanal, Nepal's foreign minister, told parliament.
ClaimKailash Journeys confirmed it had not been able to account for seven UK nationals – five women and two men aged between 18 and 55 – travelling with the company.
ClaimBurnham said: “It’s a devastating picture that is emerging from what has happened in Nepal. Scenes that we’ve never seen the like before, I don’t think, certainly the scale of the devastation.”
ClaimBishal Nath Upreti, president of the Nepal Centre for Disaster Management, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that the flash floods were like a “tsunami from the sky”.
ClaimUpreti added: “It was such a huge amount of water. You can imagine it is 20 million cubic meters excess water on the river … Villages and villages along the almost 40 to 50 kilometres were completely wiped out.”
ClaimAt least three people had died in Tibet, according to China’s state broadcaster CCTV, while the Xinhua news agency said 558 people were unaccounted for in the region.
ClaimThe UK government minister Pat McFadden told Times Radio the picture was “not completely clear yet”, with “many, many more” people understood to be missing than those reported by the Nepalese authorities, and no clear figures from China yet.
ClaimMcFadden added: “In terms of missing Britons, my colleague the foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, has posted on social media phone numbers that people can call for further information.”
ClaimThe Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office said it was “deeply saddened by the loss of life and devastation caused by the floods in Nepal”. It added: “British nationals in Nepal should follow local authority advice and exercise caution while travelling. For consular assistance call (+44) (0)207 008 5000 or (+977) (0)14237100.”
ClaimSimon Cox, chief scientist at the Mountains to Sea program at Earth Sciences New Zealand, said climate change is generating conditions that can destabilize high-mountain rock and ice.
ClaimThe disaster probably began with a massive ice-rock avalanche on the northern slopes of Nepal's Langtang Lirung peak into the Lhende Khola river on the Tibetan side.