Nearly 2,000 people are missing in Nepal after devastating flash floods swept through parts of the country, according to disaster authorities.
At least 579 people have been confirmed dead in Nepal, while 1,924 remain missing as rescue teams continue searching affected areas.
Among those unaccounted for are at least 517 foreign nationals.
Authorities have warned that the figures could change as emergency teams reach areas that were cut off by damaged roads, bridges and communications.
What We Know
At least 1,924 people are reported missing in Nepal
The confirmed death toll in Nepal has risen to 579
At least 517 foreign nationals are among those missing
Five people have been reported dead in Tibet, while hundreds remain missing there
Officials say a collapsed glacier triggered the massive flood wave
Homes, roads and infrastructure were destroyed by the surge
A key border crossing between Nepal and Tibet was also badly damaged
Glacier Collapse Triggered Powerful Flood Wave
Local officials say the disaster began after a glacier collapsed in the Himalayan region, releasing a huge volume of water and debris.
The resulting surge travelled rapidly through valleys and settlements, sweeping away houses, vehicles and sections of road.
The scale and speed of the flooding left many communities with little time to respond.
Areas near Nepal's northern border were among the hardest hit.
The floods also damaged a major crossing connecting Nepal and Tibet, disrupting transportation and complicating rescue efforts.
Hundreds of Foreign Nationals Still Missing
Nepal's disaster relief authorities say at least 517 foreign nationals are among those currently listed as missing.
Officials are still working to confirm identities and locations as information arrives from different districts.
The number of missing people has risen sharply as authorities collect reports from families, hotels, tour operators and local governments.
Because the situation remains fast-moving, different agencies have reported slightly different totals.
Families Wait for News
Families both inside Nepal and abroad are waiting for information about relatives who were travelling through the affected region when the floods struck.
Some have been unable to contact family members since communications were disrupted.
Rescue teams are checking damaged settlements, roads and isolated areas while hospitals treat survivors injured by floodwaters and debris.
Many survivors have been transported to military facilities and temporary treatment centres.
Rescue Operation Continues
Nepalese security forces, emergency workers and local volunteers have been deployed across the affected areas.
Helicopters are being used where possible to reach communities cut off by landslides and damaged roads.
The difficult Himalayan terrain is slowing some operations, particularly in areas where bridges and access routes have been destroyed.
Authorities are also monitoring rivers and unstable mountain areas amid concerns about further flooding or landslides.
Flooding Also Hits Tibet
The disaster has also affected areas across the border in Tibet.
At least five people have been reported dead there, while more than 500 remain missing.
Information from the region remains limited, with much of the available reporting coming through Chinese state media.
Emergency operations are continuing on both sides of the border.
Scale of Disaster Still Becoming Clear
The full impact of the Nepal flash floods is still emerging.
Search teams continue to reach isolated communities, meaning both casualty and missing-person figures could change significantly.
For now, the focus remains on locating survivors, providing medical treatment and restoring access to areas cut off by the flooding.
The disaster has also renewed attention on the risks posed by glaciers and unstable mountain environments across the Himalayas, where sudden floods can move through narrow valleys with devastating speed.
