Nepal Floods: India Sets Up 24x7 Control Room As 288 Indians Remain Uncontactable
India has set up a 24x7 control room at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to assist Indian nationals affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, where 288 Indians remain uncontactable. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 73 of the missing Indian nationals were working on the Trishuli One Power Project. The announcement comes as the death toll from the Nepal flash floods and a mudslide in…
The Indian government has established a 24-hour control room to aid Indians impacted by the catastrophic floods in Nepal, where 288 nationals remain untraceable. Of the missing, 73 were engaged in the Trishuli One Power Project. Nepal's death toll has climbed to 270 due to flash floods and a mudslide in Tibet, with over 1,200 people reported missing.
A control room has been set up at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) for the purpose. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal provided the details, stating that the control room can be reached at +91 11 2308 8718 and +91 11 2308 8719. Additionally, WhatsApp calls and messages can be made to +91 9968291988 or an email can be sent to situationroom@mea.gov.in.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has also activated emergency helplines, accessible on WhatsApp and at +977 985 131 6807, +977 970 910 7500, and +977 981 032 6117. Indian authorities have encouraged those seeking information or assistance for Indians affected by the floods to contact either the control room or the embassy.
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