Missing Swiss Woman Found Alive In Nepal Floods

(MENAFN- Swissinfo) A Swiss woman who had been reported missing by the Nepal tourism authority following a flash flood between Nepal and China has been found alive. Select your language

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The online paper 20min had first reported on the rescued Swiss woman. Among the foreigners rescued and found are 30 other nationals from India, Italy, Bulgaria, the US, South Korea, Russia and those with as yet unknown nationalities.

Following the floods in Rasuwa, Nepal, the tourism authority reported 644 people missing. Most of those missing are Indian or Nepalese nationals.

FDFA travel service

The Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) had previously received no information regarding Swiss nationals who had been injured or killed. Investigations into this matter are currently underway.

Currently, around 20 travellers have registered with the government Travel Admin service. Around 120 people are registered in the Register of Swiss Citizens Abroad. The FDFA was unable to provide any information on how many people were in the affected region. Swiss nationals in the area are advised to follow the instructions of the local authorities.

Switzerland pledges $1 million for relief efforts

On the X platform, Swiss President Guy Parmelin said he was“deeply saddened by the devastating floods” and paid tribute to the victims and their families. Switzerland stands in solidarity with all those affected and with everyone working tirelessly to support the local community, he added.

In response to the devastating floods in Nepal, Switzerland is providing around $1 million (CHF800,000) via the United Nations for humanitarian aid in Nepal, the FDFA announced on Thursday.

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