Dozens of Israelis Stranded in Nepal Amid Extreme Weather, Bridge Collapses

Dozens of Israeli travelers are stranded in Nepal due to severe weather conditions, including heavy rainfall that has caused widespread road blockages and disrupted transportation. The extreme weather has halted all trekking activities in the mountainous regions, raising concerns about potential flash floods.

The Israeli Embassy in Nepal is coordinating with local tourism companies and guides to locate Israelis who have not yet been contacted and to assist in moving them to safer areas. PassportCard's emergency center is also providing support to many travelers affected by the weather. According to PassportCard, 17 Israelis are in the Annapurna region, 17 in the Manaslu region (including Samagaon), 4 in the Tsum Valley, and 2 in the Everest region. Four insured individuals require medical attention and will be evacuated when weather conditions permit; none are currently in life-threatening danger.

Yarin, an Israeli traveler in Samagaon, described the dire situation to N12, stating that dozens of Israelis, along with locals and other tourists, are trapped in the village. She reported continuous heavy rainfall since the previous night, power outages, and rockfalls nearby, emphasizing that their lives were saved by a miracle. Yarin explained that leaving the village is impossible due to collapsed bridges and blocked roads, posing a real danger to their lives.

Travelers are expressing significant concern about further deterioration of conditions and the possibility of spending another night without adequate shelter. Yarin added that they contacted their insurance companies, but were informed that not everyone could be evacuated immediately. While they have been following local agency instructions, they are deeply worried.