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91 Malaysians unaccounted for after Nepal and China floods
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reported that 91 Malaysians remain missing or out of contact following severe flooding across Nepal and China. The majority are believed to be stranded in affected regions as rescue and verification efforts continue.
LSN Malaysia ·
Kuala Lumpur, Aug 30 — A total of 91 Malaysians have been reported missing or uncontactable following devastating floods across Nepal and China, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Of this number, 55 Malaysians are unaccounted for in Nepal, while 36 others remain unreachable in China.
The ministry has not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of the disappearances or the exact locations of the missing individuals. Authorities have indicated that verification efforts are ongoing as flood conditions continue to impact both countries.
The flooding has affected multiple regions across South and Southeast Asia, with Nepal and China experiencing particularly severe impacts in recent days. Malaysian diplomatic missions in both countries are coordinating with local authorities to locate the missing nationals and provide consular assistance where possible.
Families of the missing Malaysians have been urged to contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for updates and guidance. The ministry has established crisis response channels to handle inquiries related to the incident. Authorities are continuing search and rescue operations as weather conditions permit.