Nepal Floods Cut Off 55 Malaysians, Among Them, Two Of Malaysia's Most Experienced Rescue Officers
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Two senior Fire and Rescue Department officers are among 55 Malaysians uncontactable after Nepal flash floods destroyed all road and communication links into the Rasuwa district on Wednesday (26 August).
From the original report
Flash floods tore through Nepal's Rasuwa district on Wednesday (26 Aug) after the Bhote Koshi River overflowed and an upstream avalanche destroyed roads, bridges, and telecommunications infrastructure.
The disaster has left 55 Malaysian nationals uncontactable, including two of Malaysia's most experienced fire and rescue officers.
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- Aug 27, 2026
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