What efforts are being made to locate the missing Indians in Nepal following the floods?

The Ministry of External Affairs is actively providing updates, with many families coordinating with travel agencies and local authorities to find missing individuals. Control rooms have been established to seek information on affected persons.

Why are so many Indian nationals uncontactable after the Nepal floods?

Many Indian nationals were part of pilgrimage groups traveling through affected areas, which were significantly disrupted by the floods. Communication infrastructure may also be damaged, contributing to the inability to contact them.

How can families get assistance for their relatives stranded due to the floods in Nepal?

Families can contact designated helpline numbers set up by the state administrations, such as the Tamil Nadu government, which has established a 24/7 control room in Delhi to provide assistance and updates about stranded pilgrims.

MEA shares update on Nepal floods: 288 Indians uncontactable, 21 rescued, 200 seeking help in Tibet

On rescue and relief efforts, Randhir Jaiswal said 21 Indian nationals have been rescued, adding that around 200 Indians have sought assistance in Tibet.

Updated on: Aug 27, 2026, 15:18:04 IST

By Karishma Ayaldasani

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Amid heavy flooding in Nepal that has killed at least 270 people, the ministry of external affairs on Thursday said that over 288 Indian nationals remain uncontactable and also provided information on those rescued.

Residents gather along a road as workers use a bulldozer to clear mud and debris after flash floods in the Devighat area in Nepal's Nuwakot district. (AFP)

Citing preliminary data, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a briefing that the 288 Indian nationals that remain out of contact, include 73 people working on the Trishuli 1 power project; two separate groups of 37 and 49 nationals from Tamil Nadu, who travelled for the Amarnath Yatra through Samrat and Fly Everest Travels.

A group of 32 nationals from West Bengal who travelled with the help of Samrat Travels to Rasuwa district; a group of 61 Indian nationals from different states who travelled through Richa Tours; and a group of 33 Indian nationals from Kerala, also remain uncontactable.

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On rescue and relief efforts, Jaiswal said 21 Indian nationals have been rescued, adding that around 200 Indians have sought assistance in Tibet.

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Karishma Ayaldasani
Karishma Ayaldasani is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times, based in New Delhi, where she works with the digital team on fast-moving breaking stories from India and around the world. She enjoys covering national and global news, focusing on delivering updates quickly and clearly so readers can make sense of what’s happening as it unfolds. Comfortable in high-pressure newsroom settings, she regularly contributes to live blogs, explainers and real-time coverage. Before joining Hindustan Times, she was part of the digital team at The Indian Express, worked with the social media team at Firstpost, and spent time as a creative strategist at Clematis Advertising. Outside of work, she likes exploring different art forms and unwinds with music. With over three years of experience in fast-paced newsrooms, she brings curiosity, clarity and consistency to her work.Read More

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