Canadians reported missing as flash floods ravage Nepal-China border

THE NEWS: More than 390 people were killed and over 1,400 remain missing after flash floods swept an area along the Nepal‑Tibet border on Wednesday, according to Nepal police.

DETAILS:

• Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said 30 Canadians and permanent residents are missing.
• The Nepal tourism board website lists 667 foreign nationals among the missing, including 25 Canadians.
• None of the 31 foreign nationals reported as rescued by the tourism board are Canadian.
• The United States Geological Survey revised its initial assessment, stating the seismic event was not caused by an earthquake.

FAQ
How many Canadians are reported missing after the Nepal flash floods?
Anita Anand, Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister, said that 30 Canadians and permanent residents are missing following the flash floods, while the Nepal tourism board counts 25 Canadians among the 667 foreign nationals still unaccounted for.

What is the overall death toll and number of people still missing from the disaster?
Nepal police report that the floods have killed more than 390 people and left over 1,400 individuals still missing.

How many foreign nationals, and how many Canadians, are listed as missing by the Nepal tourism board?
The tourism board’s website lists 667 foreign nationals as missing, of whom 25 are Canadians; additionally, none of the 31 foreign nationals who have been rescued are Canadian.

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