One Himachal resident reported missing in Nepal floods, monsoon death toll reaches 249 in 60 days

The Himachal Pradesh government is monitoring reports of residents from the state who may have been affected by the recent floods and natural disaster in Nepal, with at least one person reported missing, Pushpinder Rana, Special Secretary, Disaster Management, Himachal Pradesh government, said on Saturday. Authorities are working to ascertain the whereabouts of the missing person and are also checking information concerning other Himachal residents who may have travelled to Nepal for tourism, business or other purposes. The development comes as Himachal Pradesh continues to grapple with a severe monsoon season, during which 249 people lost t…