Nepal flash floods: Centre, Telangana, Sikkim, and other states issue helpline numbers for stranded Indians | Check here
As devastating flash floods in Nepal leave hundreds missing, Telangana, Sikkim, Karnataka, Maharashtra and several other states have activated helplines and emergency control rooms to assist citizens who may be stranded or affected.
Multiple Indian states have activated emergency helplines and control rooms to assist Indian citizens affected by the flash floods in Nepal. The floods, caused by a glacial collapse and debris flow, have left at least 157 people dead and around 400 missing. The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has established three helpline numbers: +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, and +977 981 032 6117, which are also accessible via WhatsApp.
Various Indian states, including Telangana, Sikkim, Karnataka, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, have also set up dedicated helplines and control rooms to coordinate assistance for their residents. Families can contact these helplines, providing details such as the affected person's name, passport information, mobile number, last known location, and tour operator details.
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