Solukhumbu ward seeks China's help to trace missing Nepalis
Summary
Mapya Dudhkoshi-6 ward office in Solukhumbu has asked the Chinese Embassy for help tracing Nepalis missing after the Bhotekoshi flood. The families say the missing people were on the Chinese side near Kerung Immigration Office when the disaster struck, before they had entered Nepal.
Key Points
- Mapya Dudhkoshi Rural Municipality-6, Waku, wrote to the Chinese Embassy seeking help to trace Nepali citizens missing after the Kerung–Rasuwa flood on August 27.
- The ward says the missing people were likely on the Chinese side near the Kerung Immigration Office when the flood hit, so they may not appear in Nepal's immigration records.
- The request asks Chinese authorities to check immigration, hospital, rescue and unidentified-body records and to coordinate with local agencies if needed.
- The ward listed Gokul Budhathoki Magar, Prem Budhathoki Magar, Kumar Budhathoki Magar and Bal Kumar Merangchi Magar among the missing.
