MFA: 53 Ukrainian citizens reported missing in Nepal disaster zone
In Nepal, 53 citizens of Ukraine are currently considered missing following a natural disaster, including 46 tourists with whom contact was lost this morning, the press service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported to journalists.
Fifty-three Ukrainian citizens are currently reported missing in Nepal following a natural disaster, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine. Among the missing are 46 tourists who lost contact with their group this morning. The Tourist Police of Nepal confirmed the total number of Ukrainian citizens considered missing as a result of the disaster.
The Ukrainian Embassies in India and the People's Republic of China are working with local authorities to coordinate search operations and assist in locating the missing individuals. So far, no information has been released regarding the presence of Ukrainian citizens among the deceased or injured. The Ukrainian government, along with the Honorary Consul of Ukraine in Nepal, is actively engaging with local officials to gather more information and provide support to the affected families.
Meanwhile, preliminary reports indicate that at least 16 people have died and 384 tourists are missing due to flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa district, with the majority of the affected settlements located near the Bhote Koshi River.
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