According to Kyodo News, local officials have confirmed that five Japanese nationals are missing after flash floods struck Nepal. Authorities are coordinating search and verification efforts.
Details about the identities and specific locations of the group when the incident occurred have not yet been released. Rescue teams are being deployed to reach the affected areas, despite challenging weather and transportation conditions.
The flash floods are reported to have caused significant damage in several areas, disrupting daily life and transportation. Nepalese authorities are urgently assessing the extent of the damage and implementing measures to support affected residents.
The Japanese Embassy in Nepal is also working with local authorities to verify information and assist in rescue and relief operations.
