Malaysia, Oct 03 : A Malaysian citizen who went missing in Nepal following devastating flash floods in August has been found safe and has returned to Malaysia after 37 days, according to a report published on Friday.
The development was announced by Malaysia Solidarity: Families in Hope (MASFIH), an organisation representing families of Malaysian nationals reported missing in Nepal. MASFIH spokesperson Manivannan Retinam said the man personally contacted the Malaysian Embassy in Kathmandu.
The individual, a Malaysian citizen of Chinese descent, had been travelling alone in Nepal. Manivannan said the organisation subsequently contacted his family members, who confirmed that he had safely reached Malaysia.
The man was reportedly at Nagthali Viewpoint in Rasuwa district on August 25. He later lost communication after the floods damaged roads and bridges across the region. The disruption of electricity, water supplies and internet services further complicated travel and communication in the affected areas.
With his safe return confirmed, the number of Malaysian nationals still listed as missing in Nepal has dropped from 55 to 54.
Manivannan described the development as more than a change in the missing-person count, saying it represented the reunion of a family with their loved one following 37 days of uncertainty.
Nepal continues to deal with the aftermath of the severe flash floods that struck parts of the country in August. The disaster reportedly claimed more than 1,450 lives, while around 5,000 people remain unaccounted for.
The floods, which began near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, caused extensive destruction in towns and villages across northern and central Nepal.
The disaster also resulted in 43 deaths in Tibet, while Chinese media reports said more than 500 people remained unaccounted for there.