Tibet flood toll hits 160, five New Zealanders reportedly missing
Deadly flash floods in Nepal have resulted in at least 160 deaths, with reports of five New Zealand citizens currently missing. The New Zealand government is actively coordinating with Nepali authorities to confirm the status of its nationals.
Why it matters
The disaster highlights the severe impact of extreme weather events in the region and the ongoing consular efforts to protect citizens abroad.
Five Kiwis are reportedly missing after deadly flash floods swept through Nepal, killing at least 160 people with hundreds more missing.
Former honorary consul of Nepal to Auckland Dinesh Khadka said Nepal police had given him the names of five New Zealanders unaccounted for.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Winston Peters has said the ministry is in contact with Nepali authorities.
“We are deeply concerned about the flooding and landslides in Nepal’s Rasuwa district and the Nepal/China border area,” he said.
“New Zealand extends its condolences to all those affected. We are in touch with authorities in Nepal, including about New Zealanders who may have been affected by the disaster.”
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has also shared his condolences with those impacted by the floods.
“The images coming out of Nepal and China following the flash flooding are heartbreaking,” Luxon said in a statement.
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