Canadian citizen confirmed safe after Nepal floods but 29 still missing

A Canadian citizen previously reported missing in flash flooding in Nepal has been located and is safe, Global Affairs Canada said in an update Wednesday. The agency said it is aware of 29 other Canadians and permanent residents in Nepal and Tibet whose whereabouts remain unknown. 2:00 Canadians lend a hand as massive relief effort in Nepal begins “This number may fluctuate as new information becomes available, and as officials are able to establish contact with people in affected areas,” the agency said. Story continues below advertisement The search for missing individuals is ongoing despite treacherous conditions and damaged infrastructure, it added. 2:25 Nova Scotian says hundreds of her family, friends, and family missing after flash floods in Nepal Nepal police are asking families of the missing individuals to share any information about the Canadian, foreign, or local phone numbers of their missing loved ones, as it may help with geolocation. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Efforts to collect DNA samples are also underway to assist with identification efforts; those who need to provide samples ...