The United Arab Emirates has formally expressed its solidarity with the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal following a series of catastrophic floods and landslides that have resulted in significant loss of life, injuries, and widespread destruction. In an official statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs conveyed sincere condolences to the families of the victims and the people of Nepal, while extending wishes for a swift recovery to all those injured in the disaster.
The tragedy unfolded on Wednesday when massive flash floods struck a border region between Nepal and China, sweeping through local communities and paralyzing travel. Official data from the Prime Minister’s office in Nepal confirms at least 95 fatalities, while China’s state broadcaster, CCTV, reported an additional three deaths caused by a mudslide in the Tibet region’s Gyirong County. The combined death toll from the disaster currently stands at 98.
The impact of the flooding has been severe, with drone footage revealing buried buildings and destroyed infrastructure. In the hard-hit Nuwakot district, images depicted homes submerged in mud, with debris clinging to power lines and trees. State news agency Xinhua has confirmed that the region has suffered significant casualties, as the mountainous terrain—typically a vital economic and travel corridor—proved precarious during the extreme weather event.
Authorities in Nepal report that 403 individuals remain missing, including 341 foreign nationals. Tourism board spokesperson Sunil Sharma noted that the missing include 133 Indian pilgrims traveling to the sacred site of Mount Kailash in Tibet. Additionally, the list of missing persons includes 47 citizens from the United States, 34 from Australia, 33 from Britain, and 24 from Canada. Search and rescue operations continue as officials assess the full extent of the damage in the affected border areas. The report also notes that workers and others missing after sweeping through communities and bringing travel in some are, massive flash floods in a border area of Nepal and China on Wednesday killed at least 98 people and left hundreds of tourists.