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Sri Lankans unharmed in deadly Nepal flash flood disaster
Authorities have confirmed no Sri Lankan nationals have been reported killed or injured in devastating flash floods that swept through Nepal. The natural disaster has claimed numerous lives across the Himalayan nation.
LSN Sri Lanka ·
Sri Lankan officials have reported no confirmed casualties among nationals following catastrophic flash floods that struck Nepal, according to statements from government authorities monitoring the situation.
The severe flooding, triggered by intense rainfall in Nepal's mountainous terrain, has resulted in significant loss of life and widespread destruction across multiple districts. Emergency response teams in the affected areas continue rescue and recovery operations as communities assess the full extent of the damage.
The Sri Lankan Ministry of External Affairs has been coordinating with diplomatic missions in Kathmandu to verify the status of any nationals in the affected regions. Officials have urged Sri Lankans currently in Nepal to exercise caution and remain in contact with their nearest embassy or consulate.
Nepal's government has appealed for international humanitarian assistance as rescue efforts intensify in remote areas where access remains challenging. The death toll is expected to rise as rescue teams reach isolated communities cut off by the flooding.