261 Foreign Tourists Rescued After Bhote Koshi Flood, 320 Still Missing

Summary

261 foreign tourists missing after a flood in Bhote Koshi, Rasuwa, have been rescued, while 320 remain unaccounted for. Nepal Tourism Board and other agencies are continuing search and rescue operations and urging the public to share information through emergency helplines.

Key Points
  • 261 foreign tourists from 16 countries have been rescued after going missing in the Bhote Koshi flood in Rasuwa.
  • The Nepal Tourism Board says 320 tourists are still missing and search and rescue efforts are ongoing.
  • Rescued tourists include visitors from India, China, Germany, Italy, Ukraine, the United States and several other countries.
  • The board has issued emergency contact numbers and asked the public to remain patient and vigilant.
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