**Bulgarian Citizen Missing After Floods in Nepal; Nepalese Girl Rescued**
*Kathmandu, Nepal – August 27, 2026* – The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bulgaria confirmed that a Bulgarian national is among the missing persons following severe flooding in Nepal earlier this week. The ministry relayed the information to the Bulgarian news outlet *Bulgaria ON AIR*.
According to the ministry’s statement, the flood‑affected region has seen thousands of people displaced, and the number of missing individuals is still being updated as rescue operations continue. The identity of the missing Bulgarian citizen has not been disclosed, and authorities have not provided further details about his whereabouts or condition.
In a separate incident, a Nepalese girl was rescued after becoming trapped by floodwaters. Local officials described the rescue as “miraculous,” though specific circumstances surrounding the incident have not been released.
The article also notes that an administrative error in travel documents prevented Shamalа Semrad, a Bulgarian citizen, from joining a group led by spiritual teacher Sadhguru on August 27, 2026. No further information about Semrad’s current status or travel plans was provided.
The ongoing disaster response in Nepal involves both national and international agencies, with efforts focused on locating missing persons, providing shelter, and delivering humanitarian aid to affected communities. The Bulgarian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged families of missing citizens to remain in contact with the embassy for updates.
*Source: Bulgaria Weekly (published August 27, 2026)*
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