Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Chandigarh Opens Helplines to Trace Residents Missing in Nepal Floods
Nepal has experienced devastating flash floods.
Some people from Chandigarh may have been in Nepal when the floods happened.
Their families and friends may not know where they are.
Chandigarh’s administration has opened helplines to collect information about them.
People can call special phone numbers or send an email.
Officials will pass the information to central and diplomatic authorities.
These authorities will use it to help search for missing people.
The information will also help families receive updates.
A related live-update headline said the Nepal-Tibet flood toll had reached 270, with 1,500 people still missing.
Chandigarh’s Union Territory Administration has opened channels to trace local residents missing or unaccounted for in Nepal.
Officials asked citizens to report Chandigarh residents who were travelling or staying in Nepal during the flash floods.
Collected information will be shared with central and diplomatic authorities to support search and rescue efforts.
Families and friends can contact the administration by calling 112 or 0172-2700025.
Reports can also be emailed to [email protected], with Mohan Singh named as the nodal contact officer.
- Who
- Chandigarh’s Union Territory Administration, families, friends, and Chandigarh residents who may be missing in Nepal.
- What
- The administration opened helplines to collect information and help trace unaccounted-for Chandigarh residents after Nepal’s flash floods.
- When
- The administration announced the appeal on Thursday.
- Where
- The affected regions of Nepal, including the Trishuli River area in Nuwakot district; assistance is being coordinated from Chandigarh.
- Why
- To support search and rescue efforts and keep affected families informed about missing residents.
- Control room numbers
- 112 and 0172-2700025
- [email protected]
- Nodal contact officer
- Mohan Singh, Office Superintendent, Office of the Deputy Commissioner, UT Chandigarh
- Information requested
- Details of Chandigarh residents travelling or staying in Nepal whose whereabouts are unknown
- Information-sharing plan
- Collected data will be shared with relevant central and diplomatic authorities
- Reported flood figures
- A related live-update headline reported a toll of 270 and 1,500 people still missing