‘Don’t need help’: Nepal declines foreign rescue teams as flood death toll nears 500

Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially declined offers of international assistance for rescue operations following severe flooding that has resulted in a death toll approaching 500. The government stated that domestic resources are sufficient to manage the ongoing emergency response.

In conjunction with the decision to manage recovery efforts internally, the ministry has established a dedicated emergency response team specifically tasked with assisting foreign nationals impacted by the disaster. This move highlights the government's focus on maintaining control over domestic rescue operations while addressing the safety of international visitors within the country.