261 Foreign Tourists Rescued After Bhote Koshi Flood, 320 Still Missing

Kathmandu. 261 tourists from various countries who went missing in the flood in Bhote Koshi, Rasuwa, have been rescued. According to information provided by the Nepal Tourism Board, 261 foreign tourists who went missing in the flood in Bhote Koshi on Wednesday morning have been rescued by Saturday evening. Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board, Hikmat Singh Air, informed RSS that 261 tourists from 16 countries, who went missing while going to Gosainkunda and Kailash Mansarovar through various companies, have been rescued. Among the rescued tourists are 167 from India, 40 from China, one from Belgium, one from Bulgaria, four from Germany, three from Italy, four from Malta, one from Oman, one from Portugal, two from Russia, two from Spain, two from Switzerland, two from Turkey, eight from Ukraine, and three from America. The board has stated that 21 tourists whose country and identity are not known have also been rescued. The Nepal Tourism Board has stated that 320 tourists are still missing due to the flood. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Police, and other tourism stakeholders have intensified the search and rescue operations for tourists in the affected areas. The board has stated that all necessary efforts are being made to bring the injured and stranded to safe places. The Nepal Tourism Board has appealed to everyone to remain patient and vigilant, stating, 'The safety of tourists is our first priority.' The Nepal Tourism Board has urged everyone to contact toll-free number 1234, hotline number 1144, and tourist police 9851289445 for any information or assistance.