As flash floods ravage Nepal, PM Modi offers ‘all possible humanitarian aid’

In a devastating flash flood incident in Nepal, at least 400 travelers are reported missing, including 105 Indians, according to officials. The flood swept through villages and damaged critical infrastructure in Rasuwa, Dhading, and Nuwakot districts, bordering Tibet. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepali counterpart, Balendra Shah, offering full support and humanitarian assistance.

India is ready to provide all possible aid for rescue and relief efforts. The Indian embassy has set up two helpline numbers for information and assistance related to affected Indian nationals. Two hundred and ninety-one foreigners and ninety-three Nepalese nationals have gone missing, with 105 of them being Indian tourists, 37 NRIs, and the rest from various countries.

The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra pilgrims comprised at least 59 of the affected Indians. The Nepal Tourism Board is coordinating with tourism stakeholders to verify the safety status of those in the affected areas.