6 days ago
Indian Embassy Sets Helplines for Nationals Stranded in Nepal Floods
A major flash flood hit areas near the Tibet-Nepal border.
The flood moved through parts of central Nepal and caused widespread damage.
Many people died or could not be found.
Some Indian citizens were also stranded or missing.
India’s embassy in Beijing shared phone numbers for people who need help.
They can contact Chinese officials or Indian embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu.
Rescue teams are working in the affected areas.
Officials in Nepal and China gave different numbers for deaths and missing people.
The Embassy of India in Beijing issued an advisory for Indians stranded near the Tibet-Nepal border.
The flash floods originated in Tibet and swept through central Nepal, damaging towns, bridges and hydropower projects.
Nepal reported 95 bodies recovered and around 500 people missing.
China’s CGTN reported three deaths and 265 people missing on the Chinese side of the border.
Indian nationals were given contact numbers for Chinese officials and the embassies in Beijing and Kathmandu.
- Who
- Indian nationals, Chinese and Nepalese authorities, and the Embassies of India in Beijing and Kathmandu were involved.
- What
- The Embassy of India in Beijing established helplines for Indians stranded amid flash floods near the Tibet-Nepal border.
- Where
- The affected areas are along the Tibet-Nepal border, including central Nepal and the Chinese side of the border.
- When
- The advisory was issued on Wednesday.
- Why
- The helplines were created to help stranded Indian nationals contact authorities and obtain assistance.
Key facts
- Nepal fatalities
- Nepal reported 95 bodies recovered.
- Missing in Nepal
- The Nepal government said around 500 people were missing.
- Indian nationals missing
- The broader report said 133 Indian nationals remained missing.
- China fatalities and missing
- CGTN reported three deaths and 265 people missing on the Chinese side.
- Chinese officials contact
- Indian nationals can contact Chinese officials at 0086 139 8999 0012.
- Beijing embassy contact
- The Embassy of India in Beijing can be reached at 0086 185 1428 4905, including through WhatsApp.
- Kathmandu embassy contacts
- The Embassy of India in Kathmandu can be reached at +977 985 131 6807 and +977 970 910 7500, including through WhatsApp.
Quotes
Embassy of India in China
India’s diplomatic mission in Beijing
“In view of the recent flash flood in the border areas in the Tibet Autonomous Region, People's Republic of China, Indian nationals stranded in the vicinity can seek assistance from the following contact points.”
m.rediff.com
“The Embassy in Beijing is in close touch with local authorities to assist affected Indian nationals. Please follow all official advisories issued by local authorities.”
m.rediff.com
Sources
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