Kathmandu: Around 105 Indian nationals are among 384 travellers reported missing following a flash flood in Nepal’s Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district, according to preliminary information released by the Nepal Tourism Board on Wednesday.
The Tourism Board said the missing travellers include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. The figures are based on preliminary agency-wise records received from tourism and travel companies and are being verified with authorities.
The board said 37 NRIs have also been reported missing from the Himalayan Glacier area.
“Following the sudden flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa at around 8:30 am on Wednesday, Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Police and tourism stakeholders are working to verify the whereabouts and safety status of tourists and travellers,” the board said in an update on X.
The information is being cross-checked with travel agencies, guides, local authorities and security agencies.
According to The Kathmandu Post, at least seven people have been confirmed dead, while around 25 people had been rescued by Wednesday afternoon. Security forces, including the Nepal Police, Armed Police Force and Nepali Army, have been deployed for rescue operations, with 14 helicopters being used in the search.
Nine Armed Police Force personnel stationed at Timure, near the Nepal-China border, have also been reported missing.
Authorities continue to search the affected areas and verify the status of those unaccounted for.
