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Nepal is grappling with catastrophic flooding that has claimed at least 797 lives across the country and Tibet, with over 3,000 missing. Prime Minister Balendra Shah has declared it an 'unimaginable' disaster, posing immense challenges for his fledgling government.
Malaysia's Foreign Ministry has not confirmed any casualties among Malaysian nationals following severe flooding in Nepal's Rasuwa District, though unverified reports circulate online. Wisma Putra has activated emergency protocols and urged the public to avoid speculation.
Flash floods triggered by a glacial avalanche killed at least 22 people in Nepal on Wednesday, leaving hundreds missing including 11 Malaysians. The disaster highlights accelerating climate risks in the Himalayan region.
Nepal is seeking US$4-5 billion in reconstruction assistance and specialized technical help following a devastating flood triggered by glacier collapse along the Tibet border that has killed over 626 people and left thousands missing.
Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority confirmed 675 fatalities from mudslides affecting multiple districts, with 2,498 people still missing and 753 tourists unaccounted for.
The family of Mohd Fakhrul Munir Mohd Isa, a Malaysian firefighter and experienced climber, remains hopeful following his disappearance in Nepal's recent flash floods and landslides in Rasuwa district.
The Malaysian Foreign Ministry has located two of 57 citizens reported missing after devastating floods and landslides in Nepal's Rasua district. The remaining 55 Malaysians are still unaccounted for amid challenging rescue conditions.
Nepal has successfully rescued 121 foreign nationals stranded by catastrophic flooding triggered by a Himalayan glacier collapse. The disaster has killed around 550 people, with hundreds still missing across affected regions.
Contact has been lost with 17 Malaysian pilgrims near the Nepal-Tibet border following catastrophic flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall and glacial collapse. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered urgent government action.