261 Tourists Rescued from Bhotekoshi Flood, 320 Still Uncontacted
Summary
261 tourists from 16 countries have been rescued after the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, while 320 others remain out of contact. Authorities are intensifying search, rescue and coordination efforts to locate stranded visitors and ensure their safe evacuation.
Key Points
- 261 tourists have been rescued after the Bhotekoshi flood struck the Rasuwa area on Wednesday morning.
- The rescued tourists are from 16 countries, including India, China, Germany, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and the United States.
- 320 tourists remain out of contact as search and rescue operations continue in the flood-affected areas.
- The Nepal Tourism Board, Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Tourist Police and other stakeholders are coordinating rescue efforts and have shared emergency contact numbers.
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