288 Indians missing after Nepal floods, 21 rescued:MEA

India has stepped up efforts to trace and rescue Indian nationals stranded in Nepal due to flash flood tragedy. Addressing media in New Delhi on Thursday, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that contact has not been established with 288 Indian nationals who were present in Nepal when the tragedy occurred. It include 73 Indians who were working on the Trishuli-1 power project. He said, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is in touch with the project authorities to collect information, as communication links in the affected area have been disrupted. Jaiswal said that two separate groups of 37 and 49 nationals from Tamil Nadu who travelled for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, 32 nationals from West Bengal in Timure in Rasuwa District of Nepal and 33 Indian nationals from Kerala are still unreachable. He said, the Indian authorities are making all possible efforts, in coordination with the Nepalese authorities, to establish contact with the stranded Indians and ensure their safety.

VIDEO | Delhi: While sharing updates on rescued Indians from flood-hit Nepal, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) says, “As of 13. 00 hours today, we have been able to rescue 21 Indian nationals. This group of 21 people is from Tamil Nadu, and we are making their names… pic.twitter.com/nRRLSKyGZE

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On the Indian national stranded in Chinese side, Jaiswal that Indian Embassy in Beijing is making all efforts for their safe evacuation. He said, there are approximately 200 Indian nationals, who have sought assistance for evacuation. Of the stranded Indians, 95 are in Darchen and are currently proceeding to Hilsa to cross over into Nepal. Besides, four are in Geelong City, 13 in Zuthulpuk, and they are en route to the town of Saga, while 60 to 70 others are also heading towards Saga. He said, Indian mission is in touch with the local authorities, and they are doing their best for their rescue and evacuation.
The MEA’s 24×7 Control Room can be contacted at +91 11 2308 8718 and +91 11 2308 8719. Indian nationals can also contact the ministry through WhatsApp calls or messages at +91 9968291988 or by email at situationroom@mea.gov.in.Nepali authorities have also issued several emergency helpline numbers for those seeking assistance. The Tourist Police can be contacted at +977 9851289445, while the Nepal Army helpline is +977 9851072914. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) can be reached at +977 9851320269 and +977 9849281097. In Rasuwa, the police helpline is +977 9851254960 and the Assistant Chief District Officer can be contacted at +977 9851164422. Nuwakot Police can be reached at +977 9851282380, while the Assistant Chief District Officer, Nuwakot, is available at +977 9851248777. Dhading Police can be contacted at +977 9851229860 and the Chief District Officer, Dhading, at +977 9851247777. Chitwan Police can be reached at +977 9855013999, while the Assistant Chief District Officer, Chitwan, can be contacted at +977 9855088891.