Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports 56 citizens are missing in Nepal after a glacier collapse triggered widespread flooding and landslides.
Key facts
- •The flooding was triggered by a glacier collapse in the Himalayas on Aug. 26.
- •Ukraine's Foreign Ministry is in contact with the families of the 56 missing citizens.
- •Rescue teams in China have deployed over 2,000 personnel and 300 vehicles to the Gyirong border crossing.
- •Search efforts are limited by daily fog and the risk of additional landslides.
- •At least 540 foreign nationals are among the nearly 3,000 people reported missing in the region.
Fifty-six Ukrainian citizens are missing in Nepal following severe flooding and landslides that began on Aug. 26 after a Himalayan glacier collapsed. Ukraine's Foreign Ministry confirmed the status of these individuals on Aug. 29, noting that while many are missing, there have been no reports of Ukrainian citizens injured or killed as of that date.
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Search and Rescue Operations
Ukrainian embassies in India and China, along with an honorary consul in Nepal, are coordinating with local authorities and rescue teams. At the request of the Ukrainian embassy in India, a geolocation service provider is assisting by sharing the last recorded positions of devices carried by some of the missing citizens.
Conditions in the Disaster Zone
Rescue efforts are hampered by difficult conditions, including heavy fog that limits air operations to the morning hours. Road access to the affected region remains blocked due to extensive damage and the ongoing threat of further landslides. On Aug. 28, rescue operations were briefly suspended due to the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood in Tibet.
Regional Impact
The disaster has affected the Nepal-Tibet border region, with villages buried under mud and debris. According to reports from Aug. 29, at least 626 people have died across China and Nepal, with nearly 3,000 people still missing, including at least 540 foreign nationals.
Timeline
- Aug. 26A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggers flooding and landslides.
- Aug. 28Rescue efforts are temporarily suspended due to the risk of a glacial lake outburst flood.
- Aug. 29Ukraine's Foreign Ministry reports 56 citizens missing and confirms no deaths among Ukrainians.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Kyiv Independent.
