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Two Malaysian Fire Officers Missing After Nepal Flash Floods
Two Fire and Rescue Department officers are among several Malaysians unaccounted for following devastating flash floods in Nepal. Authorities are working to establish contact with the missing personnel.
LSN Malaysia ·
KUALA LUMPUR — Two officers from Malaysia's Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) are among Malaysians whose whereabouts remain unknown following severe flash floods that struck Nepal, the department confirmed on Wednesday.
The flooding, which occurred in Nepal's mountainous regions, has left a trail of destruction across multiple areas. Search and rescue efforts are underway as regional authorities work to locate missing persons and assess the full extent of the disaster.
The JBPM has not yet released specific details about the missing officers or the circumstances that led to them being in the affected area. Authorities are coordinating with Nepali counterparts and Malaysian diplomatic missions to gather information and locate the personnel.
Flash floods in Nepal's steep terrain pose significant challenges for rescue operations, often cutting off affected communities and hampering access routes. The disaster highlights the dangers faced by rescue personnel operating in mountainous regions during extreme weather events.
Malaysia's government agencies are monitoring the situation closely and have urged any citizens with information about the missing officers to come forward to assist ongoing efforts.