Telangana families await word on kin stranded in Nepal

Families of Telangana natives stranded in Nepal due to recent flash floods are eagerly awaiting news about their loved ones, with several reporting a lack of communication for days. Subir Jha, whose niece Arushi Gupta is among those affected, last spoke to her on August 22. The family is relying on government agencies and WhatsApp groups for updates.

Gopi Krishnamoorthy, a Hyderabad-born Australian citizen, is also stranded. His friend Chandra is concerned as there has been no information about him for three days. Gopi traveled from Australia to Nepal with the Isha Foundation and holds an Australian passport. Kandimalla Suhasini Reddy's father stated that she had traveled from Delhi to Kathmandu on August 23 but has not been heard from since August 25 evening.

Telangana government official S. Laxminarayana explained that identifying missing persons is difficult due to challenging geographical conditions in Nepal. Eight Indian-origin US nationals, mostly with roots in Telangana and Karnataka, are also missing after becoming uncontactable on August 26 while traveling to Mount Kailash-Mansarovar.

Telangana Bhavan officials are coordinating with various authorities to trace and assist these families.