No contact with 288 Indians in Nepal, another 200 stranded on China side: MEA
Catastrophic floods and landslides in Nepal and Tibet have left hundreds missing, including 288 Indian nationals. The Indian government is coordinating rescue and relief efforts with local authorities and embassies.
Why it matters
This is a significant humanitarian crisis affecting regional stability and the safety of international workers and tourists.
Nepal is battling the aftermath of catastrophic floods and landslides triggered by a glacier collapse, with hundreds killed and more than 1,300 people reported missing across Nepal and Tibet. Rescue teams are racing against difficult terrain, damaged roads and bridges, and the risk of further disasters as relief operations continue in the Himalayan region.India has intensified efforts to trace its nationals affected by the disaster, with external affairs minister S Jaishankar reviewing the situation with senior MEA officials and Indian ambassadors in Kathmandu and Beijing.
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