Nepal and Tibet floods kill 623, with 2,980 missing
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At least 623 people have died in landslides and floods across Nepal and Tibet, authorities said on August 29. Another 2,980 people are missing as search operations continue. The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies estimates 93,000 people have been affected.
Key Facts
- Nepal and China reported 623 confirmed deaths from landslides and floods as of August 29.
- 2,980 people remain missing, including 517 foreign nationals in Nepal and 260 in Tibet.
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies estimates 93,000 people affected by the disaster.
- Rescue operations in Tibet were temporarily halted on Thursday due to rising water levels in a lake blocked by debris.
Casualty Figures
Nepali rescuers recovered 616 bodies by Saturday, while Tibet confirmed seven additional deaths. The combined death toll reached 623, according to authorities in both countries. Among the missing are 517 foreign nationals in Nepal, with the largest group being 98 Indian citizens. The U.S. State Department reported 90 American citizens missing on Thursday.
Foreign Nationals Missing
Ukraine's embassy in Nepal said on Friday that contact had been lost with 62 Ukrainian citizens. Nepal's Tourism Board reported nine Russian citizens unaccounted for and two rescued. Eight German citizens are also among the missing. Chinese authorities estimated 260 foreign nationals missing in Tibet.
Rescue Operations
Rescue work in Tibet was temporarily halted on Thursday due to the risk of renewed flooding. China's state broadcaster CCTV reported that water levels in a lake formed by debris had begun to rise. All rescue teams were ordered to retreat one kilometer and await further instructions. Operations later resumed in the disaster zone.
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Nepal and Tibet floods kill 623, with 2,980 missing
