Archive · 8 Aug 2025
Nepal Discusses Rescue of Citizens Affected by Uttarakhand Floods
Heavy rain and flooding in Uttarkashi, India, have caused problems for people.
Nepal is working with India to find and rescue some Nepali citizens who are missing.
Several people from different parts of Nepal are also missing.
Rescue teams have saved many people.
The authorities are trying to find everyone and provide help.
Nepal is in diplomatic discussions with India to rescue 17 missing Nepali citizens.
Nepal's Foreign Minister directed the embassy in New Delhi to coordinate search and rescue.
Four residents from Dhading, Nepal, have been out of contact.
15 residents from Jajarkot and Jumla, Nepal, are also missing.
409 people have been rescued from disaster-hit areas of Uttarkashi.
- Who
- Nepal and Indian governments, affected Nepali citizens, and rescue teams.
- What
- Diplomatic efforts for the rescue of missing Nepali citizens after Uttarakhand floods.
- When
- Ongoing, following the recent floods.
- Where
- Uttarakhand, India; and involving Nepal.
- Why
- To locate and rescue missing Nepali citizens affected by the floods.
- Location
- Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, India
- Nepali Citizens Impacted
- 17 (Reported Missing)
- Total Rescued
- 409
- People Rescued to Harsil
- 274
Sources
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