Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Sends Rescue Teams To Flood-Hit Nepal
Floods and other natural disasters have affected parts of Nepal.
Some people from Uttar Pradesh are stranded there.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has sent rescue workers to help them.
Thirty-two State Disaster Response Force personnel and 22 police force personnel are taking part.
Rescue teams have four rubber boats to use.
Another boat and more rescuers are being sent.
Officials are watching the situation closely, especially near the Nepal border.
Families can call 1070 for information or help.
The Uttar Pradesh Government deployed rescue teams to help state residents stranded in flood-affected Nepal.
One platoon of the State Disaster Response Force, comprising 32 personnel, was sent for the operation.
Another 22 personnel from the 26th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary were also deployed.
Four rubber boats are available, while an aluminium boat and an additional SDRF platoon are being sent.
Families seeking information about stranded Uttar Pradesh citizens can contact the helpline 1070.
- Who
- The Uttar Pradesh Government, State Disaster Response Force personnel, and personnel from the 26th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary.
- What
- Rescue and relief teams, boats, and other resources were deployed to assist Uttar Pradesh citizens stranded in Nepal.
- When
- August 27, according to the report.
- Where
- Flood-affected areas of Nepal, including the Sindhuriya area; the situation is also being monitored in Uttar Pradesh districts bordering Nepal.
- Why
- To safely evacuate stranded Uttar Pradesh citizens and provide immediate assistance during floods and a natural disaster.
- SDRF deployment
- One platoon comprising 32 personnel was sent to Nepal.
- PAC deployment
- Twenty-two personnel from the 26th Battalion of the Provincial Armed Constabulary were deployed.
- Boats available
- Four rubber boats were already available at the site.
- Additional equipment
- An aluminium boat was being sent to Nepal.
- Additional personnel
- An additional SDRF platoon was also being sent.
- Helpline
- Families can contact 1070 for information or assistance.
- Monitoring
- The Relief Commissioner's Office control room is monitoring the situation in Nepal and Uttar Pradesh's bordering districts.