PUTRAJAYA, Aug 26 — The Embassy of Malaysia in Kathmandu has received reports from travel agencies that they have lost contact with 11 Malaysian nationals believed to be in Nepal’s Rasuwa district following massive floods.

The Foreign Ministry, also known as Wisma Putra, said the loss of contact was believed to be a direct result of severe disruptions to communication and electricity networks caused by the disaster. 

“The Embassy is actively coordinating with local authorities and the search and rescue teams currently being deployed by the Nepalese government to locate the affected Malaysians and ascertain their safety,” it said in a media advisory on Wednesday.

Wisma Putra advised Malaysians residing in or travelling through Nepal, particularly those near the affected regions, to remain vigilant, prioritise their personal safety and strictly adhere to all safety instructions issued by the local authorities. 

It also urged Malaysians to register and regularly update their contact details via the e-Konsular portal at portal at https://ekonsular.kln.gov.my.          

For immediate consular assistance or emergencies, Malaysian citizens may contact the Embassy of Malaysia in Kathmandu directly at +977 1 544 5680/ +977 1 544 5681 (general), +977 1 544 5689 (consular), +977 980 100 8000 (emergency helpline), or via email at mwkathmandu@kln.gov.my.

The ministry said it will continue to monitor the development of this incident closely and provide further updates as soon as verified information on the Malaysian nationals becomes available.

Media reports said a massive flash flood swept through the Bhote Koshi River area in Nepal’s northern Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, damaging markets, settlements and infrastructure. — Bernama