A flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday left 25 Canadians missing, according to the Nepal tourism board. The disaster struck near the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping through an area and causing widespread destruction. The number of missing foreign nationals has surpassed 660, with the Canadians among those listed.
Local authorities report hundreds of residents are still missing, and 353 people have been confirmed dead. The United States and other countries have expressed concern over the situation. Rescue teams are working in difficult conditions to locate survivors and assess the full scale of the damage.
The Nepal tourism board has urged caution for travelers in the region. The floods have caused significant disruption to communities and infrastructure. Emergency services continue to respond to the crisis, but the scale of the disaster remains daunting.
The exact cause of the flash flood is under investigation, but heavy rainfall is believed to have triggered the event. The situation remains critical, with many families still waiting for news of their loved ones.
