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Nepal Floods Leave Indians Missing as India Sends Relief
Severe flash floods hit Nepal near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26.
Many people were killed, injured or reported missing.
Nepalese authorities said at least 1,295 people had died and about 5,000 were still missing.
India said 275 of its citizens were still unaccounted for.
Rescue teams had saved 166 Indian nationals.
Another 1,907 Indians safely crossed from China into Nepal.
India sent about 95 tonnes of supplies and 54 specialists to help.
More aid, including forensic kits and Bailey bridges, may be sent if Nepal requests it.
Nepalese authorities reported at least 1,295 deaths after flash floods struck on August 26.
India said 275 Indian nationals remain missing, while 166 have been rescued.
A total of 1,907 Indian nationals safely crossed into Nepal from China.
India has sent about 95 tonnes of relief supplies on seven aircraft.
India also deployed 54 personnel, including tunnel rescue, forensic and medical experts.
- Who
- Nepalese rescue authorities, Indian nationals, the Government of India and the Government of Nepal.
- What
- Flash floods caused widespread deaths and destruction, while India coordinated the rescue of its citizens and sent relief supplies.
- Where
- Affected areas of Nepal, particularly near the Nepal-Tibet border and in central Nepal.
- When
- The floods began on August 26; the latest figures were given on Friday.
- Why
- India provided humanitarian assistance after the floods caused deaths, missing persons and damage to bridges and roads.
Key facts
- Reported deaths
- At least 1,295 people
- Indian nationals missing
- 275
- Indian nationals rescued
- 166
- Indians who crossed into Nepal
- 1,907 from China
- Indian relief supplies
- About 95 tonnes delivered on seven aircraft
- Indian personnel deployed
- 54, including 30 tunnel rescue experts, 19 forensic experts and a five-member medical team
- Infrastructure damaged
- 35 motorable bridges, 45 suspension bridges and 40 kilometres of black-topped roads
Quotes
Randhir Jaiswal
Spokesperson for India’s Ministry of External Affairs
“We deeply appreciate the efforts of the Nepalese authorities in this regard. So far, 166 Indian nationals have been rescued and 1,907 Indian nationals have safely crossed into Nepal from China.”
telegraphindia.com
“As per our information, 275 Indian nationals remain missing. We continue to be in close touch with the Nepali government.”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
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