Government Collecting Data on Foreign Nationals Affected by Rasuwa Flood
Summary
The government is collecting data on foreign nationals from 38 countries affected by the Rasuwa flood and coordinating with embassies for rescue and relief efforts. Nepal has confirmed 903 deaths, with about 4,200 people still missing, while international teams and aid supplies are being mobilized for search, identification, and recovery work.
Key Points
- The government is updating data on foreign nationals from 38 countries affected by the Rasuwa flood in coordination with their embassies.
- Nepal has confirmed 903 deaths and says about 4,200 people remain missing, while more than 10,000 people have been rescued.
- Foreign technical teams from India, Thailand, and South Korea are assisting with tunnel rescue, and India is helping with DNA testing for identification of the deceased.
- Nepal has requested additional international support, including freezers, forensic tools, drones, and other disaster-response equipment.
