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Hundreds of Foreigners Missing After Devastating Nepal Floods
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Hundreds of Foreigners Missing After Devastating Nepal Floods

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Flash floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 160 deaths and 341 foreigners missing.
  • Tourists from India, Ukraine, Australia, Malaysia, the UK, South Korea, Japan, South Africa, the US, Portugal, and the Netherlands are among those unaccounted for.
  • The affected regions are popular with trekkers and adventurers, including those aiming to climb Mount Everest.

Devastating flash floods swept through Nepal on Wednesday, claiming at least 160 lives and leaving a staggering 341 foreign nationals missing. The Himalayan nation, a magnet for trekkers and climbers aiming for some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest, is now grappling with the scale of the disaster.

Our thoughts and prayers are with all those who are worried about the fate of their loved ones today.

— Anthony AlbaneseAustralian Prime Minister commenting on the number of Australian citizens missing.

Official figures reveal a grim tally of missing persons, with tourists from numerous countries yet to be accounted for. India reports 142 missing citizens traveling with three different tour agencies. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry believes 53 of its nationals are missing, including a group of 46 tourists. Australia confirms 34 citizens are missing, prompting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to express his nation's thoughts and prayers.

Malaysia has 17 citizens missing who were traveling with Fishtail Tours & Travels, while the Foreign Ministry in Kuala Lumpur received reports of 11 Malaysians losing contact in the Rasuwa district. The United Kingdom has 12 citizens missing with Alpine Eco Trek, and South Korea reports nine hydroelectric workers are unaccounted for in Rasuwa. Japan's Prime Minister expressed "concern" over five missing citizens, and South Africa has four missing individuals who were with the same agency as the British group.

I am deeply concerned by media reports that five Japanese nationals are still missing. I sincerely pray that each precious life is protected.

— Sanae TakaichiJapanese Prime Minister expressing concern over missing Japanese citizens.

Further complicating the situation, three Americans and one Dutch national are also missing, with the latter traveling with the same company as the Australian contingent. Portugal confirmed two of its citizens are missing, while two Italians and their driver are stranded but receiving assistance. The extent of the international impact underscores the vulnerability of travelers in the region to extreme weather events.

We continue to monitor the situation closely.

— Portuguese Foreign Ministry spokespersonCommenting on the missing Portuguese citizens.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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