5 days ago

Telangana Govt Seeks 22 People Missing After Nepal Floods

Floods in Nepal have made it difficult for some travelers to contact their families.

Telangana officials are trying to find 22 people whose whereabouts are still unknown.

One person from Ranga Reddy district called home and said he was safe.

Many of the missing people were traveling near Nepal and Tibet.

Some were going to or returning from the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra.

Their last known locations included Rasuwa, Rasuwagadhi and Gyirong.

A helpline in New Delhi received about 80 to 100 calls for help.

Officials are checking information from families, travel operators and government agencies.

They are working to find the people and provide assistance.

Key facts

People unaccounted for: The whereabouts of 22 people remain unknown.
Confirmed safe: A Ranga Reddy district resident who undertook the Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra contacted family and was confirmed safe.
Cases under follow-up: Authorities identified 20 cases involving 23 people for further action and coordination.
People identified: The 23 people include six Telangana residents and 17 Telangana-origin non-resident Indians.
Helpline activity: The Telangana Bhavan helpline received approximately 80-100 calls since August 26.
Last known locations: Several people were last associated with Rasuwa, Rasuwagadhi and Gyirong along the Nepal-Tibet border.
Coordination: Telangana officials are working with the Telangana Secretariat, Ministry of External Affairs, Embassy of India and other authorities.

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