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27.08.2026.

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Among tourists missing in Nepal is a Serbian citizen: Nepal Tourism Board speaks out

A Serbian citizen is among the foreign tourists reported missing following the catastrophic floods and landslides that struck Nepal on Wednesday, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.

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The Nepal Tourism Board said that Serbian citizens are among the tourists reported missing. The statement did not disclose the identity of the Serbian citizen or provide any further information about their whereabouts, Reuters reported.

According to the Nepal Tourism Board, a total of 570 tourists are reported missing, including 517 foreign nationals from 33 countries.

Among tourists missing in Nepal is a Serbian citizen: Nepal Tourism Board speaks out
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Catastrophic floods struck Nepal on Wednesday, August 26, with the Rasuwa district in the north of the country, near the border with Tibet, among the hardest-hit areas. 

 

Among the missing is also a Serbian citizen

The Nepal Tourism Board said that a Serbian citizen is among the tourists reported missing. The statement did not disclose the person’s identity or provide any further information about their whereabouts. 

In addition to Serbia, nationals from Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Finland, France, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland and Sweden are also reported missing. 

Among tourists missing in Nepal is a Serbian citizen: Nepal Tourism Board speaks out
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The largest number of missing foreign nationals are Indian citizens, with 178 people reported missing. They are followed by nationals of the United States, with at least 65 missing, Ukraine with 53, Malaysia with 51, Australia with 35, and the United Kingdom with 33.

Canada has 25 nationals reported missing, while citizens of Singapore, Germany, Russia, South Africa, Latvia, Japan and New Zealand are also among those unaccounted for. 

Among tourists missing in Nepal is a Serbian citizen: Nepal Tourism Board speaks out
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Hundreds of foreign nationals missing after floods

According to data reported by Reuters, as many as 517 foreigners from 33 countries are among the 570 tourists reported missing in Nepal following the catastrophic floods.

Meanwhile, another 260 foreign nationals are reported missing in Gyirong County on the Chinese side of Tibet, according to Chinese state broadcaster CCTV. Their nationalities are not yet known. 

Among tourists missing in Nepal is a Serbian citizen: Nepal Tourism Board speaks out
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The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently advises against travel to Nepal.

“Due to increased risks and possible security incidents, we urge our citizens to avoid all unnecessary travel to the country until the situation stabilizes. Citizens are advised to follow official notices and act in accordance with the guidance of the relevant authorities,” the ministry said on its website. 

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