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September 2, 2026 12:35 AM

Five more Indians rescued in Nepal, search operations continue

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday said that five more Indian nationals were rescued from Nepal since Monday, taking the total number of rescued Indians to 163 after devastating floods hit the Himalayan nation. The Ministry also noted that 151 Indian nationals left China on Tuesday. “After establishing a foothold at hydropower tunnels in Chilime, the Indian tunnel rescue team had to overcome several challenges such as extremely restricted access space, limitations on use of sp...

September 1, 2026 2:29 PM

Nepal floods: Families can use photos, DNA profiling to identify mortal remains

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday received details of the procedure for identification and repatriation of mortal remains of victims of the recent flash floods in Nepal, including Indian nationals. In a press release, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the information was being provided in continuation of the ministry's August 29 advisory and was based on details shared by the Government of Nepal. According to the Nepali authorities, nine steps will be required for handing o...

August 29, 2026 12:47 PM

Nepal floods: First batch of 106 stranded Maharashtra tourists reaches India; 84 more expected today

A total of 106 tourists from Maharashtra who were stranded in flood-hit areas of Nepal have returned to India following state-led rescue and evacuation efforts, while another 84 are expected to reach the country on Saturday. The tourists were stranded after flash floods triggered by sudden glacier and ice-rock collapses along the Nepal-China border disrupted road and other transport links in several areas. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held a video conference with several of the...

August 28, 2026 10:22 PM

Flash floods in Nepal: 320 Indians missing

At least 320 Indians remain missing, and 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side following devastating flash floods along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, adding that India stands ready to extend all possible help to Kathmandu to deal with the situation. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 96 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side have safely crossed over to Nepal via land route. Twenty-one Indians arrived in New Delhi this af...

August 28, 2026 6:06 PM

Rescued from Nepal floods, 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu received by EAM Jaishankar at Delhi airport

The External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Friday received 21 pilgrims from Tamil Nadu who arrived at Delhi airport from Kathmandu after being rescued from the devastating floods that hit the Himalayan nation on Wednesday. “I welcomed a group comprising 21 tourists from Tamil Nadu who were rescued from the floods that occurred in Nepal. I was deeply moved upon hearing their experiences firsthand. I express my gratitude to the Nepali Army and the government of that country for carry...

August 28, 2026 4:17 PM

‘Highest priority’: EAM Jaishankar takes stock of rescue efforts in Nepal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday discussed relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal in the wake of a devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa, stating that India gives "highest priority" to the relief operations in the neighbouring country. In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "Discussed the relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal today. Our Embassies in Kathmandu & Beijing provided an updated picture in respect of the status and well-being of Indian...

August 28, 2026 3:45 PM

Fears of fresh floods in Nepal after breach reported in barrier lake in Tibet, evacuation of citizens on

Even as Nepal battles the devastation wrecked by the flood there are concerns that fresh floods could be triggered after a large barrier lake formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers reportedly breached on Friday. Kathmandu post reported that Rasuwa Chief District Officer Narendra Pariyar said that the Nepali Army had just informed him that the lake had breached. People in the Trishuli area of Nepal were evacuated again as a heavy flow of water from above has ...

August 28, 2026 12:51 PM

Nepal issues fresh flood warning as water level rises at site of deadly flash flood

Nepal authorities on Friday issued a fresh flood warning after the water level increased at the site where a devastating flash flood occurred earlier this week, urging people and rescue workers in the area to move to safer locations. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) said the rise in the water level at the same site raised the risk of another flood in the area. The warning comes after a massive flash flood swept through Rasuwa and other parts of central Nep...

August 28, 2026 11:16 AM

US deploys aid of $500,000; WHO extends support to Nepal amid flash floods

The United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) have extended support and expressed solidarity with Nepal following devastating flash floods and mudslides, with Washington announcing USD 500,000 in assistance and the WHO dispatching emergency medical supplies. US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison M Hooker said she spoke with Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal about the ongoing search-and-rescue efforts, including urgent efforts to locate missing US citizens. ...

August 28, 2026 9:54 AM

Nepal flash floods: Why the region draws thousands of trekkers, pilgrims this season

A nearly 100-km stretch along the 1,400-km mountainous Nepal-Tibet border is always bustling with thousands of trekkers, traders, and Hindu pilgrims, especially during this season. This particular area suffered the heaviest impact from the devastating floods that occurred on Wednesday morning, which were apparently caused by a massive glacier burst. The floods swept away a 40-km-long border road, a border post, and several settlements across the region, extending up to 100 km downstream. Acco...