A total of 644 passengers including 127 Nepalis have gone out of contact after massive floods hit Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river areas.
The Nepal Tourism Board has reported that 644 passengers are currently missing in the flood affected areas of Bhotekoshi and Trishuli rivers. Out of the total missing people, 127 are Nepali citizens. The heavy flood hit the areas on Wednesday morning around 8:30 AM, affecting places near the rivers in Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, and Gorkha districts.
To find the tourists and passengers, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board, tourist police, and other tourism stakeholders is actively working together. They are trying to identify the condition of all the passengers who are currently stranded or out of contact.
Initial Reports and Verification Process
The initial data about the 644 missing passengers was collected from various trekking and travel companies. Right now, the Nepal Tourism Board is verifying these details by coordinating with travel agencies, local guides, security forces, and the local administration to double check the records.
The authorities are also making necessary efforts to rescuing the injured people and moving them to safer places. According to the Board, serious damages have been recorded along the riverbanks of the four affected districts, but other areas remain safe from the floods.
Emergency Contacts and Safety Instructions
For any emergency help, tourists and passengers can contact the toll-free number 1234, the hotline 1144, or the tourist police at 9851289445. The Board has also requested everyone to get in touch with nearest police station, local administration, or their respective travel guides and operators.
The tourism board has urged everyone to remain calm, trust only official news, and follow the safety instructions given by the security forces. They added that tourist safety is their topmost priority during this difficult time.
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