Archive · 29 Aug 2026
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.
Infosys said Lax Gopisetty, chief of Infosys Public Services, is currently unreachable after floods in Nepal.
The company said Gopisetty was visiting the region in a personal capacity and is working with agencies to contact him.
Infosys said it is supporting Gopisetty’s family and prioritizing his safety and well-being.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said at least 320 Indians remain missing and 400 are stranded on the Chinese side.
The ministry said 153 Indians crossed safely into Nepal, while 21 later arrived in New Delhi through Kathmandu.
- Who
- Lax Gopisetty, Infosys Public Services, Indian nationals, and people affected by the floods.
- What
- Gopisetty is unreachable, while hundreds of Indians are missing or stranded after flash floods.
- When
- Infosys and India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued statements on Friday.
- Where
- Nepal and areas along the Nepal-Tibet border, including the Chinese side.
- Why
- Flooding, damaged roads, and disrupted communications have complicated contact and rescue efforts.
- 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.
Sources
Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty Missing After Nepal Floods
Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods - Telegraph India
Nepal floods: Infosys Public Services CEO unreachable
Infosys Public Services CEO Lax Gopisetty unreachable after devastating Nepal floods