Nepal flash floods: At least 288 Indians still missing; MEA says focus is on providing humanitarian aid as per Kathmandu’s request
The MEA Spokesperson said that India is working on mobilising Bailey bridges, but has no information NDRF and Army’s Corps of Engineers being mobilised so far
At least 288 Indian nationals remain missing in Nepal after flash floods, according to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The death toll has risen to 270, as authorities work to locate thousands of people who are missing. The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, said the missing Indians are those working on hydropower projects and tourist groups.
Twenty-one Indians from Tamil Nadu have been rescued, he added. Around 200 Indians in Tibet have also sought assistance from India. The MEA spokesperson emphasized that India's focus is on providing humanitarian aid as requested by the Nepali side. India is working on mobilizing Bailey bridges for relief and rescue operations in Nepal.
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