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Death toll reaches 165; over 1,300 missing including hundreds of foreign tourists.
The confirmed death toll from the glacier collapse and mudslides has risen to 165 people, with at least 162 confirmed dead in Nepal and 3 in China. The disaster has created a massive humanitarian crisis, with over 1,300 people reported missing across both countries.
The mudslides devastated the Tibetan Refugee Camp in Marpha, Mustang, Gandaki Province, Nepal, along with affected areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. Among those unaccounted for are hundreds of foreign tourists, including 80 French citizens confirmed to be in the affected areas. The high proportion of international visitors has drawn global attention to search and rescue operations.
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Confirmed deaths reach 165 across Nepal-China border regions
Updated figures show 165 confirmed deaths: 162 in Nepal and 3 in China. The geographic spread across the Tibetan Refugee Camp in Marpha and Tibet Autonomous Region reflects the disaster's cross-border scope. Deaths represent only confirmed cases, while 1,300+ remain missing, indicating the toll may rise significantly during recovery operations.
Over 1,300 unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign nationals
1,300+ people remain missing across affected areas, with hundreds identified as foreign tourists. 80 French citizens are confirmed in disaster zones, highlighting the international dimension. The substantial missing persons figure underscores the mudslide's sudden impact and ongoing search challenges across remote terrain.