55 M'sians unreachable in Nepal floods, including 17 pilgrims, no casualties confirmed yet
Foreign Ministry says it is monitoring the situation closely.
Seventeen Malaysians travelling to Mount Kailash in Tibet for a pilgrimage have been uncontactable after flash floods near the Nepal-Tibet border, causing alarm among their families. The group, organized by Nepal-based Fishtail Tours & Travels, was scheduled to complete the pilgrimage until September 5. Last communication with the group was on August 23, when they were 2km from the Nepal-Tibet Immigration Checkpoint.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry reported 55 Malaysians were currently uncontactable due to the floods, but no official confirmation of casualties has been received. The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu is working with Nepalese authorities, search and rescue teams, and travel agencies to locate the missing. Another Malaysian pilgrim group, led by Everest climber Datuk N. Mohanadas, has been confirmed safe.
Families are liaising with the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu for information on their uncontactable relatives. Basic infrastructure, including power and mobile communication, has been cut off in the affected areas, impacting both locals and visitors.
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