A flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday has left 25 Canadians missing, according to the Nepal tourism board. The disaster struck near the Nepal-Tibet border, sweeping through an area that has now seen over 660 foreign nationals reported missing. Local authorities say hundreds of residents are also unaccounted for, with 353 confirmed dead.
The situation has sparked concern among the Nepalese diaspora in Canada, with community leaders expressing alarm over the scale of the tragedy. Reports indicate that the floodwaters were triggered by heavy rainfall, leading to rapid river rises and landslides. Emergency teams are working to reach stranded individuals, but access remains difficult in the mountainous region.
Canadian officials have confirmed the number of missing citizens and are coordinating with Nepalese authorities to locate them. The government has urged patience as rescue operations continue. Meanwhile, the death toll and number of missing persons continue to rise, highlighting the severity of the disaster.
The region has faced similar flooding in the past, but this event appears to be the worst in recent years. International aid organizations are preparing to assist with relief efforts, though the remote location complicates response efforts.
