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 and landslides, which have blocked roads and halted trekking activities. The extreme weather has caused widespread transportation disruptions and raised concerns about flash floods in mountainous regions.

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 travelers 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 village in the Manaslu region, described the dire situation to N12, stating that dozens of Israelis, along with locals and other tourists, are trapped. She reported rockfalls nearby and that bridges have collapsed, making escape impossible. "Our lives were saved by a miracle," she said, emphasizing the real danger and the lack of electricity. Travelers are concerned about spending another night without adequate shelter.

Travelers have contacted their insurance companies, but have been informed that not everyone can be evacuated immediately. While they have followed local agency instructions, they express significant worry about the deteriorating conditions.