Nepal floods: Embassy tracking M'sians in Kathmandu hospitals
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu is in close contact with hospitals in the Nepalese capital to identify if there are Malaysians who have been brought for treatment following the massive floods that hit the country.
The Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu is actively working with local hospitals to identify any Malaysian nationals who have been brought to Kathmandu for treatment following the recent floods in Nepal. Charge d'Affaires ad interim Mohd Firdaus Azman explained that this was necessary due to communication difficulties with the affected areas.
Of the 55 Malaysians reported to the embassy, 55 have so far been unable to be contacted since the Bhote Koshi River overflowed in Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday. The Foreign Ministry stated that this information was based on updates from family members, travel agencies, and other sources. Nepalese authorities have mobilized rescue teams, prioritizing seriously injured victims for transport to Kathmandu for treatment while lightly injured individuals are being treated locally.
However, rescue operations are hampered by a severely damaged road for 40 kilometers, rendering the area inaccessible by road. The floods have also impacted local residents, with several towns along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli Rivers destroyed. Mohd Firdaus Azman urged Malaysians in Nepal to follow authorities' instructions and advised family members in Malaysia unable to reach their loved ones to contact the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu immediately.
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