Nepal, Aug. 27 -- The Ministry for Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has formed an Emergency Response Team (ERT) for search, rescue and consular assistance for foreign nationals in view of the recent flash floods in Rasuwa district, which has resulted in massive loss of life, damage to infrastructure, and reports of missing persons including foreign nationals.

Issuing a notice today, the Ministry stated that the ERT, formed with an immediate effect, will serve as the central coordinating body within the Ministry to facilitate search, rescue, information verification and consular assistance in respect of foreign nationals affected by, missing in, or otherwise connected to the flood incident.

The ERT, according to the Ministry, will facilitate in ...