6 days ago
Bengal Search Expands After Nepal Flood Missing Count Rises
Floods and landslides happened in Nepal, and some people from West Bengal could not be contacted.
Officials first said 33 people were missing, with one later contacted.
A newer update said 39 people had initially been reported missing, two were traced, and 37 were still untraceable.
Because the numbers changed between updates, officials are continuing to check the records.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari spoke with families and promised government help.
West Bengal is working with Indian and Nepali authorities to search for the missing people.
It has opened control rooms and helplines for relatives.
The state may send a team to Kathmandu after receiving permission.
Some families may also get help travelling to Nepal or bringing relatives home.
West Bengal officials reported that 39 residents were initially missing after floods and landslides in Nepal; two were later traced, leaving 37 untraceable.
Earlier updates had put the number initially missing at 33, with one person contacted and 32 still unaccounted for.
Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari said the state was coordinating with the Centre, Kathmandu police, the Indian Embassy and families.
West Bengal established control rooms and helplines, and is considering sending a delegation to Kathmandu after receiving required clearances.
Officials said families would receive assistance with travel, communication and efforts to bring relatives back to West Bengal.
- Who
- West Bengal residents reported missing in Nepal, their families, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari and state officials.
- What
- The state is coordinating a search and assistance effort after residents became untraceable following floods and landslides in Nepal.
- Where
- The disaster occurred in Nepal, while response efforts are being coordinated from West Bengal and with authorities in Kathmandu.
- When
- The disaster struck on Wednesday; updates were issued on Thursday and Friday.
- Why
- Floods and landslides disrupted communities and left people uncontactable, prompting the state to assist families and coordinate searches.
Key facts
- Latest initial missing figure
- 39 people from West Bengal
- Latest untraceable figure
- 37, after two people were traced
- Earlier reported figure
- 33 initially missing; one person was later contacted, leaving 32 unaccounted for
- Coordination partners
- The Centre, Kathmandu police, the Indian Embassy and West Bengal officials
- State response
- Control rooms and helplines were established for search and assistance efforts
- Proposed delegation
- A minister, an Inspector General-rank police officer and a senior IAS officer
- Family assistance
- The state offered help with travel, communication and bringing relatives back to West Bengal
Quotes
Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal chief minister
“Thirty-three people (from Bengal) went missing in the Nepal disaster, and so far one of them has been contacted. Still, 32 are missing. We are in touch with the Kathmandu police. Our control rooms functioned through the night.”
telegraphindia.com
“I spoke to the families and told them that the Government of India, Prime Minister Modi’s government, the state government and the entire people of the state stand with them”
thestatesman.com
Sources
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