At least 844 travellers, including 133 Indians, have been reported missing following a flash flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Nepal’s Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, the Nepal Tourism Board said. The missing travellers include 466 foreign nationals and 113 Nepali nationals.
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The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has issued emergency helpline numbers for assistance and information regarding Indian nationals affected by the flash floods in Nepal.
Those seeking assistance can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500, the MEA said.
Of the 466 foreign nationals reported missing, others include citizens of Australia, the Netherlands, the United States, Malaysia, the United Kingdom and South Africa.
The nationalities of several other foreign travellers are yet to be confirmed, while 37 have been listed as non-resident Indians (NRIs).