781 dead, 2,502 still missing in mudslide disaster in Nepal

This photo taken on Aug. 29, 2026 shows a view of the mudslide-affected area in Devighat in Nuwakot, Nepal. [Photo/Xinhua]

Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority said that as of 6:00 p.m. local time on Sunday, 781 bodies had been recovered from mudslide-hit areas, with 2,502 people still missing.

Meanwhile, the Nepal Tourism Board said that a total of 591 foreign nationals are still out of communication as of the same time.

It said in a statement that 289 foreigners have been rescued and five are now in contact, including three Spanish nationals, one American and one Belgian.