Kathmandu: Flash floods and landslides across the Himalayan border region of Nepal and China's autonomous region of Tibet have resulted in the tragic death of at least 682 people, with nearly 3,000 individuals still reported missing, including several hundred tourists. The casualty toll is expected to rise as rescue operations continue in the aftermath of the disaster. According to France24.com, the Nepal disaster agency reported on Saturday that the number of missing persons has increased to 2,426 on the Nepalese side of the border. In Tibet, the missing count stands at 554, with seven confirmed deaths, as reported by China's Xinhua news agency. This brings the total number of missing individuals to at least 2,980. Nepal's disaster agency stated that 517 foreigners, which could include both tourists and foreign workers, remain unaccounted for. Chinese officials have reported that 260 foreigners are missing on their side of the border. The Nepal Tourism Board figures indicate that 149 Nepali tourists are am ong the 622 missing, though the disaster agency puts this figure lower at 127. The situation is particularly concerning for foreign nationals. China's foreign ministry reported nearly 100 Chinese nationals missing in Nepal, with eight unaccounted for and 16 rescued. Additionally, 98 people from India are missing, with 85 rescued. The United States noted that 90 of its citizens were missing, with three rescued and no fatalities reported. Other countries with missing citizens include Ukraine, Australia, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Latvia, Canada, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, Russia, and several others. The Nepal Tourism Board and various foreign ministries continue to update the figures as rescue efforts persist. The scale of the disaster and the remote location of affected areas have posed significant challenges to recovery operations. The international community remains on high alert, working alongside local authorities to assist in search and rescue efforts as the situation develops.