Indonesia Confirms No Citizens Affected by Flash Flood in China-Nepal Border
Indonesia confirmed that there were no citizens among the hundreds of foreign tourists who died or went missing in the Nepal flash flood.
The Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed there were no Indonesian citizens among the casualties or missing persons resulting from the flash floods that struck the border between China and Nepal on Wednesday. Heni Hamidah, Director for the Protection of Indonesian Citizens, stated that the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka and Beijing are continuously monitoring the well-being of Indonesian nationals in Nepal and Tibet.
Communication with the Indonesian citizen network and the Indonesian Honorary Consul in Kathmandu is being coordinated in response to the disaster. As of now, there have been no reports indicating Indonesian citizens were affected, according to Hamidah.
The Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka is particularly vigilant regarding Indonesian tourists currently in Nepal, especially those planning to engage in hiking activities. Consequently, the embassy has urged all travel agents to provide immediate updates on the status and location of Indonesian citizens they are guiding, particularly those involved in travel or climbing endeavors. Currently, 45 Indonesian citizens are registered in Nepal, with the majority residing in Kathmandu and employed in the hospitality industry.
Following the disaster, the Indonesian embassies in Dhaka and Beijing have advised all Indonesian citizens to exercise caution, adhere to local authorities' instructions, avoid affected regions, and regularly consult official sources for updates. The Indonesian Embassy in Beijing and the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka will continue to monitor the evolving situation and maintain communication with the Indonesian expatriate community.
In case of an emergency, Indonesian citizens in Nepal can reach the Indonesian Embassy in Dhaka's hotline at +880 161-4444-552. Similarly, Indonesian citizens in China can contact the Indonesian Embassy in Beijing's hotline at +8618610455488.
According to Kyodo News, the death toll from the devastating flash floods along the Nepal-China border has escalated to 160, with hundreds additional individuals still unaccounted for. Nepalese authorities reported that among the 384 missing persons, 290 were foreign tourists hailing from India, Malaysia, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
The Bhotekoshi River in Rasuwa, a mountainous area in Nepal, experienced a sudden overflow, leading to the destruction of homes, buildings, and a hydroelectric power plant. Meanwhile, China's Xinhua News Agency reported that three individuals were killed and 265 others were missing following a mudslide in Shigatse, a significant city in the Tibet Autonomous Region. The river's overflow from China has also led to flooding in Nepal.
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