Nepal Tourism Board Rescues 289 Tourists Stranded Due to Bhote Koshi Disaster
Summary
Nepal Tourism Board says 289 tourists stranded in the Bhote Koshi disaster have been rescued, while 591 people remain missing. Indian and Chinese citizens make up the largest groups among those rescued, and the board is coordinating updates with police, ministries, embassies and tour operators.
Key Points
- Nepal Tourism Board says 289 tourists stranded in the Bhote Koshi disaster have been rescued and 591 people are still missing.
- The largest group rescued so far is 180 Indian citizens, followed by 89 Chinese citizens and tourists from other countries.
- The board has set up a help desk and is collecting verified information through tour operators, tourist police, and online forms.
- Rescue and relief coordination is being carried out with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Nepal Police, embassies, and local hotels and agencies.
