Nepal flash floods: At least 288 Indians still missing; MEA says focus is on providing humanitarian aid as per Kathmandu’s request
Flash floods in Nepal have left at least 288 Indian nationals missing, with a confirmed death toll of 270. The Indian Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating humanitarian aid and rescue efforts at the request of the Nepali government.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the vulnerability of cross-border infrastructure projects and tourism to climate-related disasters in the Himalayan region.
At least 288 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 27, 2026), adding that India’s focus is to provide humanitarian assistance “as requested by the Nepali side”.
The death toll on Thursday (August 27, 2026) rose to 270, as authorities in Nepal raced against time to find thousands of missing people.
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MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing an official briefing, said the missing Indians included those working on hydropower projects and tourist groups. Twenty-one Indians from Tamil Nadu were rescued, he said.
Mr. Jaiswal said around 200 Indians in Tibet have also sought assistance from India.
Update on Indian nationals rescued in Nepal. 21 Indian nationals from Tamil Nadu, who travelled for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, have been rescued in Nepal. Details below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/zOWUtB30A2
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