Indonesia Confirms No Citizens Affected by China-Nepal Border Flash Flood

Indonesia has confirmed that none of its citizens were among the hundreds of foreign tourists who perished or went missing in the recent flash floods that struck the China-Nepal border.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that its embassies in Dhaka and Beijing are actively monitoring the situation. They are coordinating with Indonesian citizen networks and the Honorary Consul in Kathmandu to ascertain the well-being of Indonesians in Nepal and Tibet.

Heni Hamidah, Director for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens at the Ministry, assured that "To date, based on monitoring and communication with relevant parties, there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens being affected." The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka is particularly focused on Indonesian tourists in Nepal, especially those planning hiking expeditions.

Travel agents sending Indonesians to Nepal have been urged to provide immediate updates on the whereabouts and conditions of their clients. Currently, 45 Indonesian citizens are registered as residents in Nepal, primarily in Kathmandu, working in the hospitality sector. The embassies have advised all Indonesian citizens to remain vigilant, follow official directives, avoid affected areas, and stay informed through official sources.

The disaster has claimed at least 160 lives, with hundreds more missing, according to reports. Among the 384 missing individuals, a significant number were foreign tourists from India, Malaysia, Japan, the UK, and the U.S. The flash flood, caused by the Bhotekoshi River overflowing its banks in Nepal's Rasuwa district, resulted in widespread destruction of homes, buildings, and a hydroelectric power plant. In China's Tibet Autonomous Region, a mudslide in Shigatse also caused casualties and numerous disappearances.

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To date, based on monitoring and communication with relevant parties, there have been no reports of Indonesian citizens being affected.