Nepal Landslide: 184 Foreign Tourists Evacuated, 420 Still Missing Amid 626 Fatalities
A catastrophic landslide in Nepal on August 29, 2026, resulted in the evacuation of 184 foreign tourists, with 420 still missing and 626 fatalities reported. Rescuers confirmed contact with three individuals, while the Nepal Tourism Board and government coordinated the emergency response. The Russian Federation and international media closely monitored the disaster.
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The Nepali government successfully evacuated 184 foreign tourists after the Bhote Koshi River landslide. Another 420 tourists are still missing amid a total of 626 fatalities.
In Nepal, rescuers have evacuated 184 tourists from the disaster zone, although another 420 people have not yet been contacted. This was reported on Saturday, August 29, by the Nepal Tourism Board. "As of 13:30 (10:45 MSK) on August 29, 2026, 184 tourists have been rescued, three are in contact with authorities, and 420 people have not yet been contacted," the message posted on X (formerly Twitter) states. Among the evacuated individuals are citizens of 15 countries. According to the agency's report, two Russian citizens are among those rescued, as previously reported.
The number of foreign tourists successfully evacuated due to the landslide in Nepal has increased to 184 people, while ...
In Nepal 184 tourists rescued — Tourism Board tass.com