Nepal flash floods: Tamil Nadu government arranges free DNA tests for relatives of those missing
The Tamil Nadu government is offering free DNA testing to relatives of pilgrims missing in the recent Nepal flash floods to assist in identification. The state is coordinating with Indian and Nepalese authorities to locate and rescue stranded citizens.
Why it matters
This humanitarian effort provides critical support to families during a disaster and facilitates international cooperation in search and rescue operations.
The Tamil Nadu government on Thursday (September 3, 2026) announced that arrangements have been made to conduct DNA tests for relatives of pilgrims from the State, who have gone missing in Nepal during the recent floods , to facilitate identification.
The free of cost tests will be conducted at the forensic science laboratories in the Chennai, Madurai and Thanjavur regions.
According to an official release, the Tamil Nadu government has been taking coordinated efforts with the Government of India and Government of Nepal to rescue hundreds of Tamils who were stranded in Nepal due to floods.
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