Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a spot information advisory regarding a major mudslide disaster in central Nepal.
On August 26, major flooding and mudslides occurred on the Bhotekoshi River (Trishuli River), which flows through Nepal’s central districts of Rasuwa, Dhading, and Chitwan and surrounding areas. Along approximately 150 kilometers of riverbanks in these areas, severe damage has occurred, including disruptions to transportation and communications networks.
As of September 1, the Nepalese government announced that the death toll had exceeded 1,000, with nearly 4,000 people missing. It has also warned residents in the affected areas and communities along the rivers to remain alert, as water levels in rivers associated with the disaster have been rising.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is urging Japanese nationals residing in Nepal and those visiting the country for short-term stays to obtain the latest information on weather, flooding, transportation, and communications; take steps to ensure their own safety; and avoid affected locations. Those planning to travel to areas near the disaster zone in the near future are also being asked to reconsider whether their trip is truly necessary, taking the conditions at their destination into account.
In addition, the ministry is encouraging people to register with the “Tabi-Regi” travel registration service and, for stays of three months or longer, submit a residence notification. People affected by this disaster or in need of assistance are advised to contact the Embassy of Japan in Nepal or the Consular Affairs Bureau of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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