What we know so far about the New Zealanders missing after Nepal flood
Five New Zealanders remain missing following a deadly flash flood at the Nepal-China border. New Zealand police have arrived in Kathmandu to assist local authorities and support the families of the missing individuals.
Why it matters
This highlights an ongoing international humanitarian crisis and the consular response required for citizens caught in natural disasters abroad.
Five New Zealanders remain missing following the deadly flash flood at the Nepal-China border .
A total of 289 foreign nationals have been rescued, according to an update from the Nepal Tourism Board early Monday morning. No New Zealanders have been included in that number to date.
In a statement on Monday, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said there had been no change to the status of the five missing Kiwis.
"While various information is circulating online of those rescued and recovered, there is still no new verified information on the missing New Zealanders. This is likely to take more time to emerge. Unfortunately reports of the situation on the ground remain bleak. "
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