Nepal police say 575 foreign nationals from 36 countries remain unaccounted for after flooding in the country. The latest figure marks an increase in the number of missing foreign citizens, while 149 Nepali citizens are also still missing, according to police information cited in the report.

About six hours earlier, the number of missing foreign nationals had been reported as 537. The updated total is therefore 38 higher over that short period. Indian nationals make up the largest group of missing foreigners, with 183 people unaccounted for.

The other reported nationalities include 65 US citizens, 62 Ukrainian citizens and 33 British citizens. The report does not provide further details on the flooding, the locations of those missing, or search and rescue efforts.