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Nepal Rescues 121 Foreign Nationals From Flood-Ravaged Region

On August 28, 2026, Nepal conducted a large-scale rescue operation, saving 121 foreign nationals from flood-affected areas. Hundreds of others remain missing. The operation was coordinated by Nepalese authorities amid ongoing disaster response efforts.

Nepal's emergency services, in collaboration with international aid groups, rescued 121 individuals from various countries, including tourists and expatriates, from flood-impacted regions. The rescue operation took place in the Kavre and Ramechhap districts, where heavy rainfall had caused severe flooding and landslides. The rescued individuals were evacuated to safe zones and provided with immediate medical and humanitarian assistance. While the exact number of missing persons remains unclear, reports indicate that hundreds of foreign nationals are still unaccounted for. The Nepalese government has urged international partners to assist in search and rescue efforts. The situation highlights the scale of the disaster and the challenges faced by emergency responders in remote and mountainous terrain. Sources report that the rescue operation was widely covered by local and international media, with no significant discrepancies in the reported numbers of rescued individuals. However, the exact number of missing persons remains a point of uncertainty, with no consensus among the sources.

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WireBernamaAug 29, 03:36 AM
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