Fifteen Britons among 261 foreigners missing in China after floods
Total number of missing Britons between Tibet and Nepal at 48 as Beijing mobilises more than 2,100 rescue workers
TL;DR
- At least 810 people confirmed dead and over 3,000 missing after flash floods in Nepal and Tibet.
- Fifteen British nationals are among 261 foreign nationals missing in China.
- A total of 48 British nationals are missing between Tibet and Nepal.
- Chinese authorities have mobilized over 2,100 rescue workers and allocated significant funds for relief efforts.
- The US has disputed China's figure for missing Americans, stating at least 85 are missing.
- Nepal reports 794 deaths and 2,742 injuries.
- Rescue efforts are hampered by landslides, dangerous weather, and confusion over border locations.
- Numerous countries, including the US, Australia, and Britain, have pledged humanitarian aid to Nepal.