4 days ago

Infosys Public Services Chief Unreachable After Nepal Floods

Lax Gopisetty, who leads Infosys Public Services, cannot currently be contacted after severe floods in Nepal.

He was visiting the area for personal reasons.

Infosys is working with other agencies to find information and reach him.

The company is also supporting his family.

The floods have affected many other people too.

India says at least 320 Indians are still missing.

It says 400 others are stranded on the Chinese side of the border.

Some Indians have crossed safely into Nepal, and 21 later reached New Delhi through Kathmandu.

Rescue efforts have been made harder by damaged roads and disrupted phone networks.

Key facts

Unreachable executive: Lax Gopisetty, chief of Infosys Public Services, is currently not reachable.
Nature of visit: Infosys said Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity.
Company response: Infosys is working with relevant agencies and remains in close communication with his family.
Indians missing: At least 320 Indians remain missing, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
People stranded: The ministry said 400 people are stranded on the Chinese side.
Safe crossings: The ministry said 153 Indian nationals safely crossed from the Chinese side into Nepal.
New Delhi arrivals: Twenty-one Indians reached New Delhi after traveling through Kathmandu from flood-affected areas.
Rescue challenges: Damaged roads and disruptions to mobile and telephone networks complicated rescue efforts.