Portuguese citizen missing following deadly Nepal flash floods
Flash floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have resulted in at least 160 deaths and over 1,000 people reported missing. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros or MNE) confirmed that at least one Portuguese national is among those missing after the disaster struck the Rasuwa district. President of the Republic António José Seguro has expressed his condolences to Nepalese authorities while the government continues to monitor the situation.
Update: One missing Portuguese national located in Nepal
The MNE confirmed on Thursday that one of the Portuguese citizens previously reported missing has been located and is safe near the Tibetan border. However, the total number of unaccounted Portuguese nationals has risen to four, while local authorities warn of a potential new flash flood risk due to a river blockage near the Rasuwagadhi border.
- President of Portugal (since March 9, 2026)
- Party: Independent. Former leader of the Socialist Party (PS), Partido Socialista
- Center-left
António José Martins Seguro (born March 11, 1962, in Penamacor) is a lawyer, political scientist, and the current President of the Portuguese Republic, inaugurated on March 9, 2026 after winning the two-round presidential election in January–February 2026.
Career: He led Socialist Youth (1990–1994), served as MEP (1999–2001), was Minister Adjunct to PM António Guterres (2001–2002), and led the PS parliamentary group (2004–2005). Elected PS Secretary-General in 2011 with 68%, he led the opposition during Portugal's bailout era. In 2014, António Costa defeated him in party primaries by a landslide, prompting Seguro's resignation and a decade-long retreat from politics. He returned in 2025, launching the movement UPortugal and announcing his presidential candidacy in June. He received official PS backing in October 2025 and won the presidency in February 2026.
Political philosophy: Seguro positions himself as representing a "modern and moderate" left, advocating financial responsibility while opposing austerity. As President, he has emphasized institutional trust, efficient governance, and a collaborative relationship with the government while maintaining rigorous constitutional oversight.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministério dos Negócios Estrangeiros) oversees Portugal’s foreign policy and consular services, including passports, visa advice and assistance to citizens abroad. Expats should contact their consulate or the ministry for emergency help, repatriation issues or official documentation while living or travelling overseas.
