China Discloses 261 Foreigners from 23 Countries Missing in Tibet Flood
A landslide and debris flow in the Tibet-Nepal border area resulted in the disappearance of 261 foreigners from 23 countries. The Chinese government provided details about the missing individuals, including specific nationalities such as 49 Indians and 104 Nepalis. Three Malaysians were also among those unaccounted for.
Where Sources Diverge
The Star and Malay Mail both mention the presence of Malaysians among the missing, but the exact number differs (three Malaysians in Malay Mail, unspecified in The Star).
Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Xizang mudslide
Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China-Nepal border
The Statesman provides specific nationalities (49 Indians, 104 Nepalis) among the missing, while other sources only mention the total number of 261 foreigners.
49 Indians, 104 Nepalis among 261 foreign nationals missing in China’s Kerung flood disaster
China Says 261 Foreigners From 23 Countries Are Missing in Tibet Flood
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The disclosure offered one of the clearest pictures yet of the disaster on the Chinese side of the border, where authorities have released few details.
China identifies nationalities of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide en.bd-pratidin.com
Hundreds of foreign nationals still missing in Tibet after devastating Himalayan mudslide The Jerusalem Post
Himalayan mudslide sees hundreds of foreigners still missing in Tibet The Jerusalem Post
China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide bdnews24.com
49 Indians, 104 Nepalis among 261 foreign nationals missing in China’s Kerung flood disaster The Statesman
The Chinese government revealed that 261 foreigners from 23 countries are still missing after a major landslide and debris flow occurred in the border area of Tibet-Nepal.
China identifies countries of 261 foreigners missing in Himalayan mudslide Reuters
Three Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Gyirong mudslide at China-Nepal border Malay Mail
Malaysians among 261 foreign nationals unaccounted for after Xizang mudslide The Star