More than 1,300 people were reported missing and more than 270 deaths were confirmed following the sudden floods and landslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.

Among them were hikers and climbers from around the world, many of whom flock to the Himalayan country to test their mettle on some of the world’s highest peaks, as well as Hindu pilgrims.

The double counting of individuals with dual citizenship, the identification of bodies with individuals listed as missing, and the chaos that ensues after a disaster can all contribute to fluctuations in the numbers, both upward and downward.

A horrific scene of severe flooding at the Rasuwagadhi border crossing on the Nepal-Tibet border.
The strong currents wreaked havoc across the area, leaving 400 pilgrims and 105 Indian tourists also missing in the Nepal floods. #NepalFloods #Nepal #Rasuwa #FlashFlood #Floods pic.twitter.com/dwAX12Gj7l

— Ravi Pandey (@ravipandey2643) August 26, 2026

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The Nepal Tourism Board reported on Thursday that the total number of missing tourists—both Nepalese and foreign—stands at 644.

On the other side of the border with Tibet, China reported that 558 people, including 260 foreigners, are missing. New figures from the Nepal Tourism Board released on Thursday indicated that 127 Nepalese visitors were among the 644 people listed as missing. It was unclear how many Nepalese residents of the region were missing.

China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that nearly 100 Chinese nationals were among those missing in Nepal. This number was in addition to the 558 people, including 260 foreigners, reported missing on the Chinese side of the border.

The number of missing persons announced by China on Thursday from its side of the border included 260 foreigners, but no breakdown by nationality was provided.

On Wednesday, several of the tour companies operating in Nepal also reported missing foreigners whose nationalities had not been confirmed.

You look at this footage (from the disaster in Nepal) and think, “Well, at least you’re okay if you’re on the bridge…” pic.twitter.com/XVvS1yDBVv

— Charles Arthur (@charlesarthur) August 26, 2026

Among them were 77 members of the “Trekkers Society,” 26 from “Kailash Journey,” and eight from “Richa Tours & Travels.” It was unclear whether the new figures from the Nepal Tourism Board announced on Thursday included them.

Source: CNA