Kathmandu: Flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet have resulted in the tragic loss of at least 682 lives. Nearly 3,000 individuals remain missing, including several hundred tourists, as the search and rescue operations continue. The casualty toll is anticipated to rise further as recovery efforts progress. According to France24.com, Nepal's disaster agency reported on Saturday that the number of missing individuals on its side of the border has increased to 2,426. In Tibet, 554 people are unaccounted for, with seven confirmed dead, as reported by China's Xinhua news agency. This brings the total number of missing people in the affected region to at least 2,980. A significant number of foreign nationals are among the missing. Nepal's disaster agency stated that 517 foreigners, which may include both tourists and foreign workers, are missing. In contrast, Chinese officials have reported 260 missing foreigners. In terms of fatalities, the agency confirmed that at least 675 people have died in Nepal alone, contributing to the overall death toll. The Nepal Tourism Board provided specific data on missing nationals from various countries. The board reported that 149 Nepali tourists are among the 622 missing, although the disaster agency lists a slightly lower figure of 127. Meanwhile, China's foreign ministry announced that nearly 100 Chinese nationals are missing in Nepal, with eight unaccounted for and 16 rescued. Furthermore, the board detailed that 98 individuals from India are missing, with 85 others rescued. The United States reported 90 missing citizens, with three rescued and no known fatalities. The number of missing Ukrainians varies, with the embassy in Nepal reporting 62 unaccounted for, while the board lists 51. Other countries have also been affected, with varying numbers of their citizens missing. Australia has 41 unaccounted for, Malaysia has 33, and Latvia has 29 missing individuals. The Nepal Tourism Board also reported missin g individuals from several other nations, including Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Russia, and numerous European countries. The chaos following such a major disaster has made it challenging to provide precise numbers, and officials warn that the figures are likely to change as more information becomes available and as rescue operations continue. The international community is closely monitoring the situation, offering support and assistance to the affected regions as they navigate this devastating crisis.