Nepal flood: Indian government working on safe evacuation of citizens
The Indian government on Monday said it is coordinating with the Nepali government to ensure the safe evacuation of its nationals currently stranded in the flood-hit neighbouring country.
In an X post, the Indian Embassy in Nepal posted: " There has been widespread damage due to floods and landslides on account of record rainfall over the weekend. Our thoughts are with everyone affected." "The Embassy has received intimation regarding citizens in who are stranded because of this situation," the Embassy said.
" The Embassy is in touch with some of these groups and arranging for their safe return. Embassy is also coordinating closely with Nepali authorities to facilitate the evacuation of Indian citizens who are stranded," the X post said.
— IndiaInNepal (@IndiaInNepal) September 30, 2024
Amid incessant rains,Nepal is recording heavy floods and landslides which has left at least 190 people dead.
So far, 30 people have gone missing.
Nepal's Home Ministry spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari told The Himalayan Times that 194 people were injured in the incidents of natural disaster.
He said that more than 4,500 disaster-affected people have been rescued so far by mobilizing all security agencies for search, rescue and relief after the floods and landslides.
Indian citizens in Nepal who require assistance may contact the following emergency numbers (with WhatsApp): +977-9851316807 - [Emergency Helpline] +977-9851107021- [Attache (Consular)] +977-9749833292 - [ASO (Consular)]
IBNS
Senior Staff Reporter at Northeast Herald, covering news from Tripura and Northeast India.
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