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Nepal to pursue legal action over missing persons from August floods
Nepal's government is considering legal measures to address cases of individuals still unaccounted for following devastating floods on August 26, including 55 Malaysian citizens. The announcement was made through diplomatic channels at Malaysia's Foreign Ministry headquarters in Putrajaya.
LSN Malaysia ·
The Nepalese authorities are exploring legal avenues to handle the cases of missing persons resulting from the catastrophic flooding that struck the country last month. Among those still unaccounted for are 55 Malaysian nationals, according to a statement from Malaysia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, known locally as Wisma Putra.
The August 26 floods caused significant damage across Nepal, displacing thousands and leaving many families searching for missing loved ones. The scale of the disaster has prompted the Nepalese government to take formal steps through the legal system to document and address the cases of those who remain missing.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has been coordinating with Nepalese authorities to gather information about the missing Malaysian citizens and provide consular support to affected families. The ministry did not provide additional details about the nature of the legal measures being contemplated or the timeline for their implementation.
The development underscores the ongoing humanitarian challenges faced by Nepal in the aftermath of the natural disaster, as authorities work to account for all those affected by the flooding across the region.