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Dozens of Americans and Canadians are among hundreds of people who are missing following a deadly flash flood and mudslide near the Nepal-Tibet border, Nepali authorities say.<\/b><\/p>\n
More than 150 people are so far known to have died, according to the authorities. <\/p>\n
The US State Department said it was aware that Americans were impacted by Wednesday’s floods but did not provide numbers. <\/p>\n
It added that the US embassy in Nepal is working closely with local tour agencies and authorities to assist affected Americans, a spokesperson said.<\/p>\n
Canada’s foreign office said it was also monitoring developments and was ready to provide assistance if needed. <\/p>\n
According to Nepal police, 579 tourists are missing – including 466 who are foreign nationals and from 28 different countries.<\/p>\n
They include 54 people from the US, more than 100 from India, 33 from the UK<\/a> and more than 100 from Nepal. <\/p>\n The State Department did not provide figures or additional details regarding the Americans affected for privacy reasons. <\/p>\n A further 24 Canadians are also missing, a Nepal Tourist Board spokesperson said. The BBC has contacted Canada’s foreign office for confirmation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n