Floods and landslides between Tibet and Nepal: victims and missing. Tourists are worried.
The affected area is Shigatse. China is also active in search and rescue operations. The Foreign Ministry is carrying out checks on Italians in the area.(Ansa-Epa)
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Devastating floods in Tibet. The affected area is near the city of Shigatse, in Gyirong County, bordering Nepal. Local authorities report "serious losses" and numerous missing people. Hundreds of tourists are also reportedly in the area.
Rain and swollen rivers caused massive landslides, and dozens of rescue teams were called to the scene.
In addition to local authorities, Chinese President Xi Jinping has also ordered everything possible to search for the missing and rescue the population.
The Farnesina is working to provide assistance to Italians who may be present in the area. The Crisis Unit is liaising with the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata, the Honorary Consulate in Kathmandu, and the Italian Embassy in Beijing to verify the possible involvement of Italian nationals present in the area. Two tourists and their guide were stranded above a landslide that blocked a road; they are in contact with the Ministry.
For emergencies, please contact the Farnesina Crisis Unit at +39 06 36 225, the Consulate General of Italy in Kolkata at +91 33 2479 2426, and, for China, the Italian Embassy in Beijing at the emergency number +86 139 0103 2957.
(Unioneonline)