MEA says embassy in touch with Nepal for rescue of Indians hit by floods

The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is working closely with the Nepalese government to swiftly rescue and provide relief to Indian nationals impacted by flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported. The embassy had previously provided emergency contact information for those seeking help related to the crisis.

As of the latest update, 46 people have lost their lives and around 500 others, including 105 Indians, are still missing after the catastrophic floods that swept through central Nepal on Wednesday. So far, 46 bodies have been recovered, according to security officials. Among the missing are 105 Indian tourists, along with 37 NRIs and residents from other nations such as the USA, Malaysia, UK, South Africa, Australia, and the Netherlands.

The Indian Embassy in Nepal has reiterated its ongoing collaboration with Nepal's authorities to ensure the prompt rescue and relief efforts for the affected Indian nationals.