Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Karnataka Seeks Details on Residents Stranded in Nepal, Tibet
Severe flash floods and other problems have left some people from Karnataka stranded in Nepal and Tibet.
The Karnataka government is trying to find out who needs help.
People who are stranded, their relatives and tour operators can fill out an official online form.
Families should report anyone who is missing or cannot be contacted.
They should provide the person’s name, phone number and last known location.
The state will work with India’s central government and Indian embassies.
Officials will use the information to organize rescue or evacuation help.
People can also call the emergency centre or contact the Indian Embassy in Nepal.
Karnataka is collecting information about residents stranded in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region after severe flash floods and related disruptions.
The state government wants details to coordinate rescue, evacuation and assistance with central authorities and Indian diplomatic missions.
Stranded people, relatives and tour operators can submit information through a government Google Form.
Officials have asked the public to report tourists or citizens who are missing or uncontactable, including their last contact details and permanent address.
The State Emergency Operation Centre and the Indian Embassy in Nepal have provided phone and WhatsApp contacts for assistance.
- Who
- The Karnataka government, residents of Karnataka, their relatives and tour operators, along with Indian central authorities and diplomatic missions.
- What
- The government is collecting information about people stranded, missing or uncontactable in Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region.
- When
- Following severe flash floods and related disruptions in the region; no specific date is provided.
- Where
- Nepal, the Tibet Autonomous Region and adjoining areas.
- Why
- To coordinate rescue, evacuation, assistance and efforts to trace missing people.
- Collecting agency
- Revenue Department’s Secretariat of Disaster Management, Government of Karnataka
- Information requested
- Names, mobile numbers, last contact place and time, and permanent address details of missing or uncontactable people
- Online submission
- A Google Form issued by the Karnataka government
- State emergency contacts
- 1070 and 080-22253707
- Email contact
- [email protected]
- Indian Embassy in Nepal contacts
- +977 9851316807, +977 9709107500 and +977 9810326117
- Coordination partners
- India’s Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of External Affairs, the Embassy of India in Nepal and the Embassy of India in Beijing