Americans reported among missing in Nepal floods, tourism board says

Serious flash flooding in Nepal has resulted in at least eight deaths and hundreds of missing persons. A wall of water swept through a Himalayan river valley shared between Nepal and the Chinese territory of Tibet, destroying entire villages. According to the tourism board, a preliminary toll indicates 384 people are missing, including at least three American tourists. The disaster has caused widespread devastation across the region as floodwaters continue to impact local communities and international visitors.