Floods in Nepal have left more than 380 people dead and over 1,300 missing, including dozens of Americans and Canadians, according to the BBC, as families await news of their loved ones.
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Key facts
- More than 1,300 people are reported missing in the Nepal floods, according to the BBC.
- Nepali authorities say more than 380 people have died, the BBC reports.
- Those missing include dozens of Americans and Canadians, according to the BBC.
- Families are still awaiting word on the fate of loved ones.
Families in Nepal and abroad are awaiting news of loved ones after severe flooding. According to the BBC, more than 1,300 people are missing.
Nepali authorities say more than 380 people have died, the BBC reports.
Among those missing are dozens of Americans and Canadians, according to the BBC.
The BBC reports that families are awaiting word on their missing relatives, with one plea summarised as: ‘We want them home.’
Why it matters
With hundreds confirmed dead and more than 1,300 people missing, the floods represent a major humanitarian emergency. The reported involvement of foreign nationals, including Americans and Canadians, adds an international dimension to the disaster.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have died in the Nepal floods?
Nepali authorities say more than 380 people have died, according to the BBC.
How many people are missing?
More than 1,300 people are reported missing, including dozens of Americans and Canadians, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Families of 33 missing Britons rush to Nepal as fears grow of more floods
The Guardian World: Desperate relatives trying to reach loved ones last seen in area where entire villages have been swept away Nepal-Tibet flash flood – latest updates Visual guide: how the deadly flooding unfolded Tell us: have you been affected by the flash floods? Families are rushing to Nepal t
- ‘We just want them to return’: relatives of Australians missing in Nepal floods wait anxiously for news of loved ones
The Guardian World: Family of two Sydney boys and their parents, who are among 39 Australians identified as missing after flash flooding, ‘worried, but hopeful’ The family of two Sydney boys who went missing with their parents in flash flooding in Nepal say they remain hopeful they will be found saf
- 'We want them home': Families await word on loved ones missing in Nepal floods
BBC Science: More than 1,300 people are missing, including dozens of Americans and Canadians. Nepali authorities say more than 380 people have died.