Nine Malaysians in two 4WDs lose contact amid Nepal floods

Nine Malaysians, traveling as "Team Loe," have lost contact while navigating towards the Nepal-Tibet border during severe flooding, according to Kosmo. The group, comprising two four-wheel-drive vehicles, was reportedly around 18km from the Rasuwagadhi-Kerung (Gyirong) border crossing when communication was lost yesterday. Malaysian Recreation Council chairman Muhamad Nur Azrul Che Zabani stated that the group was at high risk of being swept away by sudden flooding, but their safety could have been guaranteed if they managed to cross the border before the incident, which occurred between 9 am and 10 am.

Nepalese authorities and rescue teams are now actively engaged in search and rescue operations, while the Malaysian Embassy in Nepal is seeking further information regarding the group. As of now, the nine Malaysians remain unlocated and uncontacted, and the Malaysian authorities are closely monitoring the situation to locate and ensure the safety of their citizens caught in the disaster.

Meanwhile, the Annapurna Base Camp, where an estimated 65 to 70 Malaysians are currently staying, has reported stable conditions, with no rescue operations in need due to the stable situation.