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‘Not one complaint’: Tharoor praises govt’s Nepal flood rescue efforts in letter to EAM

The toll from flash floods in central Nepal rose to 669 on Saturday, with more bodies being recovered, even as more than 2,000 people are still missing.

‘Not one complaint’: Tharoor praises govt’s Nepal flood rescue efforts in letter to EAM

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the government's rescue efforts in Nepal following flash floods that left many Indians missing. He wrote a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, expressing appreciation for India's swift response, including the Prime Minister's outreach, relief material, medical team, and helplines.

Tharoor requested a full National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) contingent, heavy-lift helicopters, and other necessary resources for rescue operations. As the death toll rose to 669 and the number of missing people stood at 287, Tharoor emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating that every hour reduced the chances of survival for those still trapped.

He urged the government to match the scale and urgency of the rescue efforts, highlighting the gratitude of families whose loved ones remain unaccounted for.

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