384 Tourists Missing After Bhote Koshi River Flood in Rasuwa

Summary

A sudden flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa has left 384 tourists out of contact, including 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens. The Nepal Tourism Board, tourist police, and travel agencies are working to verify their safety and location while issuing emergency contact numbers for relatives and stakeholders.

Key Points
  • 384 tourists in affected areas have gone out of contact after the sudden flood in the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa.
  • The missing include 291 foreign nationals and 93 Nepali citizens, according to the Nepal Tourism Board.
  • Tourism companies and stakeholders are coordinating with the Nepal Tourism Board, tourist police, local administration, and security agencies to locate the tourists.
  • The board has issued emergency contact numbers and urged people not to panic and to follow official instructions.
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