Archive · 28 Aug 2026
Sachin Tendulkar Supports Nepal Flood Victims Amid Widespread Losses
Severe floods struck parts of Nepal and caused widespread damage.
At least 359 bodies have been recovered.
Many people are still missing or cannot be contacted.
Sachin Tendulkar sent a message of support to families waiting for news.
He also prayed for the rescue workers trying to help.
India said 84 of its citizens had been rescued.
Another 290 Indian nationals were still uncontactable.
Nepal and other teams are continuing search, rescue, and relief operations.
Sachin Tendulkar expressed sympathy for families affected by Nepal’s devastating floods and prayed for those awaiting news of loved ones.
Nepal’s flash floods have killed at least 359 people, according to the reported disaster updates.
India’s Ministry of External Affairs said 84 Indian nationals were rescued, while 290 remained uncontactable.
The rescued Indians included 63 Trishuli-I project workers and 21 Tamil Nadu residents visiting for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.
Nepal’s disaster authority reported 910 people missing or out of contact, including 517 foreign citizens and 127 Nepali citizens living abroad.
- Who
- Families and victims in Nepal, Indian nationals affected by the disaster, rescue teams, Sachin Tendulkar, and Nepalese and Indian authorities.
- What
- Flash floods killed at least 359 people, left hundreds missing or out of contact, and prompted Tendulkar to express support for affected families.
- When
- The major flash flood struck on Wednesday morning; Tendulkar and India’s Ministry of External Affairs issued updates on Thursday.
- Where
- Nepal, particularly Rasuwa district and areas along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.
- Why
- The floods caused deaths, missing-person cases, and uncertainty for families, leading to continuing search, rescue, relief, and repatriation efforts.
- Recovered bodies
- 359, according to Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority.
- People missing or out of contact
- 910 people in Nepal were reported missing or out of contact.
- Indian nationals rescued
- 84 Indian nationals were rescued, including 63 project workers and 21 Tamil Nadu residents.
- Indian nationals uncontactable
- 290 Indian nationals remained uncontactable, according to India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- Foreign citizens missing or out of contact
- 517 foreign citizens were reported missing or out of contact.
- Nepali citizens living abroad
- 127 Nepali citizens living abroad who were visiting Nepal were listed.
- Worst-affected district by recovered bodies
- Chitwan, with 132 recovered bodies, according to the reported district breakdown.