Many Foreigners Caught Up in Nepal-China Border Disaster
KATHMANDU / SEOUL - Many foreigners were affected by a massive mudslide that struck near the Nepal-China border, with thousands of people missing. Tourism is one of the mainstays of Nepal’s economy, and authorities have been providing daily updates on ongoing efforts to rescue foreign tourists. At a press conference on Saturday, Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal affirmed search and rescue operations…
A massive mudslide near the Nepal-China border has left many foreigners affected, with thousands reported missing. Tourism is a major contributor to Nepal's economy, leading authorities to provide daily updates on search and rescue operations. As of Friday, the most affected foreign tourists were from India, with 98 missing, followed by 65 from the United States and 61 from Ukraine.
The disaster has particularly impacted Indian pilgrims, with the border checkpoint affected being on a primary route used by Hindus and Buddhists from India. Vijay Kranti, an expert on India and Tibet, explained that an agreement between the Indian and Chinese governments limits the number of pilgrims allowed to travel directly from India to Tibet, causing many to bypass this restriction by traveling through Nepal instead.
The Indian government has provided aid through air transport and dispatched relief personnel. Additionally, South Korean employees involved in hydroelectric power plant construction were also in the area, with ten evacuated and nine remaining missing.
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