World · Singapore Bureau
Search continues for foreign tourists caught in Nepal flood disaster
Rescue operations are underway in Nepal following devastating flash floods that have claimed multiple lives and left several foreign visitors unaccounted for. Authorities are intensifying efforts to locate the missing tourists across affected regions.
LSN Singapore ·
Flash flooding across Nepal has prompted a major search and rescue operation involving both local authorities and international teams. Multiple foreign nationals have been reported missing following the natural disaster, which struck populated areas with little warning.
The precise number of missing foreign visitors remains unclear as rescue efforts continue across difficult terrain. Nepali officials have mobilized resources to search river valleys and affected communities where the floods caused significant damage to infrastructure and settlements.
The disaster has highlighted the vulnerability of popular tourist destinations in Nepal to sudden weather events. Rescue teams are working against time as weather conditions and water levels continue to affect accessibility to affected areas.
Authorities have appealed for information from tour operators and hotels regarding any foreign nationals who may have been in flood-affected zones. Coordination between Nepali rescue services and international partners is ongoing to account for all missing persons and provide assistance to survivors.