More than 100 foreign trekkers stranded in flood-hit region of Nepal, official says

More than 100 foreign trekkers remain stranded at various locations in a flood-hit region of central Nepal following weekend river flooding that destroyed hiking trails and bridges, according to an official statement on Monday.

In response to the disaster, local authorities launched rescue operations, successfully evacuating 321 people on Monday, which included 12 foreign nationals, as efforts continue to reach those still stranded.