Ottawa Sends Officials to Nepal as Search for Missing Canadians Continues: Anand
The federal government has 10 officials on the ground in Nepal to support Canadians affected by flooding, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said Monday. In a statement posted on social media, Anand said the officials, which include a member of the RCMP, are working to locate missing Canadians and support affected families. “Our priority is […]
Ten federal officials, including an RCMP member, are in Nepal to support Canadians affected by flash flooding. Their priority is to locate missing Canadians and permanent residents, and to offer support to affected families. The flooding, triggered by a glacier collapse in the Nepal-China border region, has caused approximately 800 deaths and left around 3,000 people missing.
- Ten Canadian officials are currently in Nepal to assist citizens affected by flooding.
- The team includes an RCMP member and is tasked with locating missing Canadians and supporting families.
- Flash flooding in Nepal, caused by a glacier collapse, has resulted in about 800 deaths and 3,000 missing individuals.
- One previously unaccounted-for Canadian has been confirmed safe.
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