Two Canadian couples from British Columbia are missing after catastrophic floods and landslides hit Nepal, according to local media reports. The disaster has left at least 579 people dead and over 2,000 others unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreign tourists. Megha and Dhaval Rawla, both Canadian citizens, are among those missing, along with another pair from British Columbia.
The families of the missing individuals are now in Nepal, attempting to locate their loved ones amid ongoing relief efforts. The floods, which struck the region near the Nepal-China border, have severely damaged infrastructure and disrupted communication. Local authorities are working with international aid organizations to assist with rescue operations and provide support to affected communities.
The Canadian government has announced it will match donations to the Red Cross' British Columbia Wildfires Appeal, though this initiative is specifically for wildfire-related relief. The current situation in Nepal highlights the need for international cooperation in disaster response.
Families remain hopeful but frustrated, as search efforts continue in difficult conditions. The exact locations of the missing individuals remain unclear, and further information is expected as rescue teams work through the challenges posed by the flood-affected terrain.
