MEA confirms 275 Indians missing in Nepal floods and pledges more relief supplies

India said 169 of its nationals had been rescued from flood-affected areas in Nepal, while 275 remained missing. Three more Indian citizens were rescued from Trishuli Bazaar, identified as Abhijit Suresh Pawar, Dipika Abhijit Pawar and their five-year-old child, Samarth Abhijit Pawar.

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the Indian Embassy in Nepal was helping the rescued family return to India by air. Indian teams continued working with Nepalese disaster management authorities to locate stranded citizens and arrange their safe evacuation.

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Our Embassy in Nepal is assisting in their return to India by air.

India also pledged further assistance to Nepal after widespread flood devastation. Jaiswal said New Delhi planned to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges and other materials requested by the Nepalese government. “We will continue to provide assistance as per the requirements of the Government of Nepal,” he said.

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We will continue to provide assistance as per the requirements of the Government of Nepal.

Two Indian aircraft delivered 21 tons of relief material to Kathmandu the previous day, taking the total delivered through seven flights to about 95 tons. India has also sent 54 personnel, including 30 tunnel-rescue experts, 19 forensic experts and a five-member medical team. The teams are working on the ground with Nepalese authorities.

Jaiswal said 1,907 Indian nationals had safely crossed into Nepal from China and that, according to Chinese official sources, no Indian travelers remained stranded in China's Tibet Autonomous Region. The ministry said it was coordinating with Nepal's foreign ministry, Indian state governments and local officials, while regularly publishing the names of rescued people.

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We deeply appreciate the efforts of the Nepalese authorities in this regard.