Kathmandu, August 27, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
As many as 285 Indian nationals remain uncontactable following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, while 54 Indians have so far been rescued, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday.
Of those rescued, 33 are workers associated with the Trishuli-I hydropower project, while 21 are from Tamil Nadu and had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
The MEA said Indian authorities were continuing efforts to establish contact with those who remain unaccounted for through the Nepalese authorities. A 24×7 control room has also been established to monitor the situation and coordinate assistance.
Earlier on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken to Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday and conveyed India’s solidarity with Nepal while offering all possible humanitarian assistance.
The flash floods, which originated in Tibet and swept through the transboundary Bhote Koshi River, have caused widespread destruction in Nepal. According to Nepalese authorities, more than 270 people have died and over 800 remain uncontactable.
Indians Stranded on Chinese Side
Jaiswal said several Indians who had travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra were stranded on the Chinese side and that the Indian Embassy in Beijing was coordinating with local authorities for their safe evacuation.
He said approximately 200 Indian nationals had sought assistance for evacuation. Of them, 95 were in Darchen and were proceeding towards Hilsa to cross into Nepal. Four were in Guilin, while 30 were in Zutulpuk and travelling towards Saga. Another 60-70 people were also heading towards Saga.
“Our mission is in touch with local authorities and they are doing their best for their rescue and evacuation,” Jaiswal said, adding that efforts were also underway to locate any Indians who might be missing in the area.
The spokesperson also said the authorities had received information about persons of Indian origin, including a large group associated with the Isha Foundation, along with some foreign nationals and possibly Indian nationals, who remained uncontactable.
Jaiswal cautioned that the figures were based on preliminary information and could change as the situation remained dynamic.
India Sends More Relief Material
Meanwhile, India handed over its second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) material, medicines and food packets to Nepal on Thursday.
The consignment was handed over to Nepal’s Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Mahabir Pun to support relief and rescue operations following the floods.
The MEA said India remained committed to supporting Nepal and its people during the disaster.
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