NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 27, 2026Hillsborough
Nepal floods leave hundreds of foreign nationals missing
Devastating floods and landslides in Nepal have caused the Trishuli River to overflow, resulting in the disappearance of over 500 foreign nationals across the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts. Emergency search and rescue operations are currently underway as communication remains limited in the affected mountainous regions.
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The disaster impacts the safety and status of hundreds of international citizens, including 65 Americans, and disrupts the livelihoods of over half a million local residents who rely on agriculture and tourism.
Key Facts
- At least 517 foreign nationals are reported missing in Nepal due to floods and landslides.
- Missing foreign nationals include: 178 from India, 65 from the U.S., 53 from Ukraine, 51 from Malaysia, 35 from Australia, 33 from the U.K., and 25 from Canada.
- The Trishuli River overflowed, impacting the Rasuwa, Nuwakot, and Dhading districts.
- Over half a million people live in the affected districts, including indigenous Tamang, Gurung, and Newar communities.
- Nine South Korean nationals working on a hydroelectric plant are among the missing.
- A 14-year-old American and two Australian children (ages 12 and 14) are among the missing.
- Across the border in China, authorities report 558 people missing, including 260 foreign nationals.
- Communication infrastructure in the affected areas is severely limited, hindering rescue efforts.
Who's Mentioned
locationTrishuli River“River that overflowed causing flooding”organizationJunta de Turismo de Nepal“Source of data on missing foreign nationals”locationRasuwa“Affected district”locationAustralia“Country of origin for 35 missing persons”locationNuwakot“Affected district”locationSouth Korea“Country of origin for 9 missing workers”locationNepal“Primary location of the disaster”locationUnited Kingdom“Country of origin for 33 missing persons”locationCanada“Country of origin for 25 missing persons”locationIndia“Country of origin for 178 missing persons”locationChina“Bordering country reporting additional missing persons”locationDhading“Affected district”locationUnited States“Country of origin for 65 missing persons”locationUkraine“Country of origin for 53 missing persons”locationMalaysia“Country of origin for 51 missing persons”