At least 384 travellers, including 105 Indian nationals, have been listed as missing after a flash flood surged through the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, according to preliminary information released by the Nepal Tourism Board.
The incident has raised concern over the safety of hundreds of travellers in the affected area. However, officials have stressed that the list is preliminary and that the whereabouts of the people named in it are still being verified.
The Nepal Tourism Board said the initial information was gathered from 10 tourism and travel agencies. Authorities, tourism officials and security agencies are now working together to determine who remains missing, who may have reached safety and who may simply be unaccounted for because of communication disruptions.
384 Travellers Listed Missing After Bhote Koshi River Surge
According to the preliminary list, 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali nationals are currently reported missing.
Among the foreign travellers, Indian nationals make up the largest group, with 105 Indians listed. Another 37 people have been identified as non-resident Indians (NRIs).
The figures have prompted heightened concern among families and travel operators, particularly because the affected region is visited by tourists and travellers moving through Nepal’s northern areas.
Officials, however, have cautioned against treating the preliminary figures as a confirmed death or casualty toll. The list only reflects people whose whereabouts have not yet been verified.
Several Foreign Nationalities Included in Preliminary List
The preliminary records include travellers from several countries besides India.
Nationals of Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Africa are among those included in the list. At the same time, the nationality of several other foreign travellers has not yet been confirmed.
The Nepal Tourism Board has said the information will be updated as agencies and authorities complete the verification process.
This distinction is important because the current figure represents people whose safety and location are yet to be confirmed. It does not necessarily mean that all 384 people are trapped or in immediate danger.
Tourism Agencies Help Authorities Trace Missing Travellers
The Nepal Tourism Board said the preliminary information came from 10 tourism and travel agencies.
Agency-wise, the records list 92 travellers from Trekkers Society, followed by 71 from Samrat Tours & Travels and 55 from Leaf Holiday.
The list also includes 52 travellers from Himalayan Glacier, 31 from Kailash Journey and 27 from Fishtail Tours & Travels.
In addition, 20 travellers from Alpine Eco Trek, 17 from Kathmandu Holiday Tours & Travels, 12 from Richa Tours & Travels and seven from Explore Vacation have been included in the preliminary records.
Authorities are now coordinating with these agencies to establish the status of individual travellers.
Verification Underway Across Affected Areas
The Tourism Board, Tourist Police and other tourism stakeholders are working with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies to verify the whereabouts and safety of those listed.
The process is expected to take time because information from different agencies must be cross-checked before authorities can establish an accurate picture.
Travel operators and guides are also being asked to provide updated information about their groups. Meanwhile, local authorities and security personnel are involved in efforts to identify people who may have moved to safer locations.
The Tourism Board has urged families and travellers not to draw conclusions based solely on the preliminary list.
Nepal Tourism Board Issues Safety Advisory
The Nepal Tourism Board has appealed to people in the affected areas to remain calm and closely monitor official updates.
Travellers have been advised to follow instructions issued by local authorities and security agencies. Those who need emergency assistance can contact 1234 or 1144.
Tourists can also contact the Tourist Police at 9851289445 for assistance.
People seeking information about individual travellers can also approach the nearest police or security authority, local administration, travel agency, guide or tour operator.
Why the Preliminary List Needs Verification
The release of a preliminary missing list is an important step in locating travellers after a sudden natural disaster. However, authorities have made clear that the numbers may change as more information becomes available.
Travel agencies often maintain passenger and group records, making them an important source for identifying people who were travelling in the affected region. Guides and local operators can also help authorities establish when groups were last seen and whether they reached safe areas.
For families waiting for information, the verification process remains critical. A person appearing on the preliminary list does not automatically mean that the person has been injured or killed.
Families Await Updates on Missing Travellers
The presence of 105 Indian nationals and 37 NRIs among the preliminary list is likely to draw particular attention in India, where families may be waiting for confirmation about relatives travelling in Nepal.
Until officials complete the verification, the most important information will come from Nepalese authorities, security agencies, tourism operators and the respective travel agencies.
Authorities have therefore asked people to rely on official information rather than unverified reports or social media claims.
What Travellers and Families Should Do
Travellers in or around the affected areas should remain alert and follow instructions from local authorities.
Families trying to locate relatives should contact the concerned travel agency or tour operator first, while also using the emergency numbers and Tourist Police contact provided by the Nepal Tourism Board.
The authorities have stressed the importance of patience as teams work to verify hundreds of names.
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The situation remains under assessment, and the preliminary list could change as authorities receive fresh information from the affected areas.
Nepal Flash Flood: Key Numbers at a Glance
- 384 travellers are included in the preliminary missing list.
- 291 are foreign nationals.
- 93 are Nepali nationals.
- 105 Indian nationals are listed.
- 37 NRIs are included.
- Information was collected from 10 tourism and travel agencies.
- Emergency assistance numbers: 1234 and 1144.
- Tourist Police contact: 9851289445.
The flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has triggered a major effort to establish the whereabouts of hundreds of travellers.
With 384 people currently included in the preliminary list, including 105 Indian nationals, authorities are working with tourism agencies, guides, local administrations and security agencies to verify the information.
For now, the Nepal Tourism Board has urged travellers and their families to remain calm and wait for verified updates. The preliminary nature of the list means that the situation could change as authorities establish the safety and whereabouts of those currently unaccounted for.