Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rajasthan Activates Helplines as 133 Indians Missing in Nepal Floods
Floods and landslides have badly damaged parts of Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
More than 750 people are reportedly missing or cannot be contacted.
This includes 133 Indians.
Some of the Indians may be pilgrims or tourists visiting the area.
Roads, buildings and communication networks have been damaged.
This makes it difficult for families to contact their relatives.
Rajasthan has opened emergency helplines to help find people from the state.
Officials are working with the Indian Embassy, India’s foreign ministry and Nepalese authorities.
Families have been asked to use official channels and avoid spreading unconfirmed information.
Rajasthan has activated emergency helplines after floods and landslides struck Nepal’s Rasuwa district.
More than 750 people are reportedly missing or unreachable, including 133 Indian nationals.
Many missing Indians are believed to be Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims and tourists.
The State Emergency Operation Centre in Jaipur is coordinating with Nepalese and Indian authorities.
Families can report missing relatives through toll-free numbers, phone lines, IP number 28888 and email.
- Who
- More than 750 people are reported missing or unreachable, including 133 Indian nationals; the Rajasthan government is assisting affected residents.
- What
- Emergency helplines and a control room have been activated to trace missing or stranded people and support rescue and evacuation efforts.
- When
- Following recent flash floods and landslides in Nepal.
- Where
- Nepal’s Rasuwa district, with coordination from the State Emergency Operation Centre in Jaipur.
- Why
- Flooding, landslides, damaged infrastructure and disrupted communications have made it difficult to contact or locate travelers.
- Reported missing or unreachable
- More than 750 people
- Indian nationals among them
- 133
- Main affected area
- Rasuwa district, Nepal
- Rajasthan control room
- State Emergency Operation Centre in Jaipur
- Primary toll-free numbers
- 1070 and 112
- Emergency IP number
- 28888
- Information requested from callers
- Traveler’s full name, passport or identification details, last known location and travel information