Banking News – Among tourists from various countries who went missing in the flood in Bhote Koshi, Rasuwa, 261 have been rescued. According to information provided by the Nepal Tourism Board, 261 foreign tourists who went missing in the flood that struck Bhote Koshi on Wednesday morning have been rescued as of Saturday evening.

Hikmat Singh Ayer, Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Board, informed RSS that 261 tourists from 16 countries have been rescued, who had gone missing while traveling to Gosainkunda and Kailash Mansarovar through various companies. Among the rescued tourists are 167 from India, 40 from China, one each from Belgium and 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 the USA.

Additionally, the Board has stated that 21 tourists whose country and identity have not been disclosed have also been rescued. The Nepal Tourism Board has reported that 320 tourists are still unreachable after being caught in the flood. The Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Tourism Board, Tourist Police, and other tourism stakeholders have intensified 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 locations.

Stating that “tourist safety is our first priority,” the Nepal Tourism Board has called upon everyone to remain patient and vigilant. The Nepal Tourism Board has urged anyone needing information or assistance to contact toll-free number 1234, hotline number 1144, or Tourist Police at 9851289445.