Fatalities have been reported across both Nepal and Tibet. Nepal flood news live updates: Flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border have caused widespread destruction, resulting in extensive loss of life and leaving numerous people unaccounted for. Indian pilgrims, foreign tourists, security personnel, and local residents are among those missing. Search and rescue underway to find missing people.
Other foreign nationals from the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Ukraine are also reported missing. Dozens of Nepal Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel were reported missing after floodwaters hit border posts and barracks in Rasuwa. The number could change as rescue teams reach more affected areas and officials check missing-person lists. Many were travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage. The flood arrived with little warning in places such as Timure and Syaphrubesi. Homes, shops, bridges, roads and border facilities were swept away or badly damaged. India has also sent emergency aid and medical support to Nepal. Authorities continue to help locate missing Indian citizens and other travellers.
More than 500 people remain unaccounted for, according to reports. At least 133 Indian nationals are reported missing.
