Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Telangana Steps Up Nepal Flood Tracing and Repatriation Efforts
Severe floods in Nepal have made it difficult to find and help some people from Telangana.
Telangana Bhavan is working with Indian and Nepalese officials to locate them.
Hundreds of Indian citizens have crossed from Tibet into Nepal, and more are expected to move.
One person, Alli Ilesha, has contacted his family and is expected to return to Hyderabad.
Nepalese officials are also working to identify people who died.
They can use photographs when a person can be recognized.
If that is not possible, DNA from close family members may be used.
Families do not need to travel to Nepal just for DNA testing.
They should wait for instructions from Telangana Bhavan or the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu.
Telangana Bhavan is coordinating with Indian and Nepalese authorities to trace Telangana-linked people affected by Nepal’s floods.
The Ministry of External Affairs said 449 Indian nationals crossed from Tibet into Nepal on August 29, with 397 more expected to move on August 30.
Alli Ilesha’s details matched Telangana Bhavan records, and his family said he was in contact and expected in Hyderabad around 10 p.m. Sunday.
Nepal is identifying deceased people through photographs, particulars and, when necessary, DNA matching with first-degree relatives.
Families have been advised not to travel to Nepal or conduct DNA testing without guidance because identification and repatriation procedures are still being finalized.
- Who
- Telangana Bhavan, the Ministry of External Affairs, the Embassy of India in Kathmandu and Nepal Police are coordinating assistance for Telangana-linked people and their families.
- What
- Authorities are tracing people affected by Nepal’s flash floods and working to identify and repatriate deceased individuals.
- When
- Coordination was reported around August 29 and August 30; Alli Ilesha was expected to reach Hyderabad around 10 p.m. Sunday.
- Where
- The affected people are linked to Telangana and were affected in Nepal, including districts such as Rasuwa, Nuwakot, Dhading, Chitwan, Gorkha, Tanahun, Nawalparasi East, Nawalparasi West and Kathmandu.
- Why
- The effort aims to ensure the safe movement of affected people and identify and return mortal remains to their families.
- Indian nationals crossing
- 449 Indian nationals crossed from Tibet into Nepal on August 29.
- Additional movement
- Arrangements were being made for another 397 Indian nationals to move through the same route on August 30.
- Known person traced
- Alli Ilesha’s name and passport details matched Telangana Bhavan records; his family confirmed contact with him.
- Identification process
- Nepal uploaded photographs and basic particulars of deceased people on the Nepal Police Disaster Portal.
- DNA requirement
- DNA profiling is not mandatory when visual identification is possible.
- DNA alternatives
- Profiles from parents, brothers or sisters can be matched, and relatives can submit DNA profiles from their place of residence.
- Family advice
- Families should obtain guidance before traveling to Nepal or undertaking DNA testing.