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World Leaders Offer Support After Nepal Flash Floods
Nepal has been hit by very powerful flash floods.
More than 160 people have died.
Many people, including tourists from other countries, cannot currently be contacted.
Reports say hundreds of foreign and Nepali tourists are missing.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are trying to find their citizens.
Their governments are working with officials in Nepal.
They are also offering help to families and people who need emergency assistance.
Rescue efforts are continuing.
More than 160 people were killed in Nepal’s devastating flash floods.
Reports say 391 foreign tourists and 93 Nepali tourists remain out of contact.
At least 34 Australians, 24 Canadians, five New Zealanders and 19 Malaysians are reportedly missing.
Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are coordinating with Nepalese authorities and affected families.
Officials urged nationals in the affected region to contact authorities, register their whereabouts or seek consular assistance.
- Who
- More than 160 people died, while Nepali and foreign tourists remain unaccounted for; governments including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Malaysia are assisting their nationals.
- What
- Devastating flash floods caused deaths and left hundreds of people missing or out of contact.
- Where
- Nepal, including areas along the Bhotekoshi River and the affected region.
- When
- The statements from world leaders were reported on Thursday; the article gives no calendar date.
- Why
- Governments are coordinating rescue, welfare checks and consular assistance after the floods.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- More than 160 people
- Foreign tourists out of contact
- 391
- Nepali tourists out of contact
- 93
- Australians reportedly missing
- At least 34
- Canadians reportedly missing
- 24
- New Zealanders reportedly missing
- 5
- Malaysians reportedly missing
- 19
Quotes
Christopher Luxon
Prime Minister of New Zealand
“Sudden floods along the Bhotekoshi River in Nepal are devastating. The Canadian public is concerned about the fate of all those currently in distress, those who have lost loved ones, and all those grappling with uncertainty. Our government is closely monitoring the situation and is asking Canadians in the region to register with the ROCA system as quickly as possible. As rescue operations continue, Canada stands ready to provide support.”
thehansindia.com
“The images coming out of Nepal and China following the flash flooding are heartbreaking. My deep condolences to those affected and to impacted communities. New Zealand is in touch with Nepal authorities about New Zealanders who may have been affected.”
thehansindia.com
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