Nepal, Aug. 15 -- At least 16 Nepali nationals have lost their lives in Kuwait after consuming toxic alcohol.

The deceased Nepali nationals are among 23 migrant workers who lost their life as a result of consuming alcohol mixed with highly inflammable methanol, according to Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ), Kuwait chapter. The deaths occurred over the past three days.

According to the Embassy of Nepal in Kuwait, more than 30 Nepalis are currently receiving treatment in various hospitals in Kuwait after falling ill after consuming toxic alcohol. Several of the patients are reported to be in critical condition.

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