Bhotekoshi Disaster: 310 rescued as search continues for 607 missing tourists from 34 countries
Summary
After the Bhotekoshi flood in Rasuwa, 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries and 188 Nepali tourists are missing, while 310 foreign tourists have been rescued. Local authorities and security agencies have intensified search and relief operations as contact has been re-established with 13 people.
Key Points
- 607 foreign tourists from 34 countries are missing after the Bhotekoshi flood, including large groups from India, the United States and Malaysia.
- 188 Nepali tourists are also missing, many of them support staff or visitors to Gosainkunda and Kailash Mansarovar.
- 310 foreign tourists have been rescued so far, and 13 others have re-established contact.
- Search and relief operations are being intensified by local authorities and security agencies in Rasuwa.
