Nepal Floods Update: 117 Tourists Rescued, 85 Indians Among Them; Death Toll Rises To 538, Over 1,500 Missing
Kathmandu: A total of 117 tourists have been rescued from flood-affected areas in Nepal, with 85 Indians accounting for the largest group, the Nepal Tourism Board said. The rescue operation comes as the devastating floods continue to cause widespread destruction and a mounting humanitarian crisis across the country. According to the Tourism Board, the rescued tourists include 16 Chinese…
Nepal has rescued 117 tourists from the devastating floods, with 85 of them being Indians, according to the Nepal Tourism Board. This marks nearly three-quarters of the rescued tourists, highlighting the significant impact on Indian visitors. The rescue operation follows the death toll rising to 538 as per the Nepal National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority, while over 1,500 remain missing.
The rescue efforts are ongoing, with teams working tirelessly to locate missing persons and evacuate those trapped in flood-affected areas. Authorities are also assessing the full extent of the destruction caused by the floods, which have disrupted movement across several parts of Nepal. The disaster, which is a common risk during monsoon season in Nepal, underscores the vulnerability of travellers in remote and flood-prone regions.
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