Susan Shakya, a Nepalese broadcaster who appeared as Nepal's representative on 'Non-Summit,' reported on the catastrophic flood damage that occurred in the mid-northern Himalayan mountain region of Nepal bordering China.
On the 27th, Susan Shakya posted on her social account, "I extend my deepest condolences and prayers to all those affected by the horrific floods that struck the Rasuwa region of Nepal, and to the families who have lost loved ones or whose loved ones are still missing. In particular, I pray for the swift rescue of the missing Korean nationals," and shared local photos of the catastrophic floods that occurred in Nepal.
Earlier, a massive flood and landslides struck the Rasuwa area on the border between Nepal and the Tibet autonomous region of China, causing large-scale casualties. According to foreign media reports, at least 165 people have been confirmed dead so far, and more than a thousand are reported missing. In particular, nine Korean workers who were in the area have lost contact, while 10 others who had been isolated were reported to be confirmed safe.
She said, "Rasuwa is a mid-northern region of Nepal and an important gateway of the Himalayas that connects Nepal with Tibet and China. It not only plays an important role in cross-border trade and hydropower projects, but is also a major passage used by Buddhist and Hindu pilgrims heading to sacred sites such as Kailash and Manasarovar. Many Nepalis and foreign visitors pass through this rugged and vulnerable mountain area every year; a friend of mine visited the area just two weeks ago."
She continued, "This incident shows that the risk of various natural disasters related to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF), landslides and climate change is increasing across the Himalayas. According to an interview with an elderly person who was rescued at the time, it was a flood they had not seen in 10 years. In response, new Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Sha is mobilizing the military and police, disaster management agencies, medical personnel and helicopters to strengthen missing person searches and rescue and relief operations. He has also ordered residents in downstream areas at risk of additional damage to evacuate to safe locations and is swiftly pursuing government-level emergency response and cooperation with the international community for support," she said, conveying the situation.
She added, "I hope that India and China, as well as Korea and related countries, can actively support Nepal's search, relief and recovery efforts through reliable and systematically coordinated official channels as soon as possible. Please pray for Nepal and the Korean nationals and the missing. I will also help with Nepali-Korean interpretation or connecting local channels," and added, "I would also like to thank those who contacted me out of concern. Fortunately, my hometown Kathmandu is far from the affected area, so there is no damage."
Meanwhile, Susan Shakya became known through appearances on various entertainment programs such as 'Non-Summit,' 'My Neighbor, Charles,' 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?,' 'Korea Foreigners,' and 'Tokpawon 25 Hours.' She obtained permanent residency in Korea in 2021, married an older Korean woman in 2023, and last month announced the birth of a son, receiving many congratulations.
[Photo] Susan Shakya SNS
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