As many as 320 Indian nationals remain missing or uncontactable following flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district earlier this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated Friday, as India stepped up efforts to assist both its citizens and Nepal's rescue operations. The figures came as 21 Indian citizens from Tamil Nadu, who were rescued from the flood-hit areas, arrived in New Delhi from Kathmandu Friday afternoon.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received them at the airport, saying he was moved to hear their experience firsthand and thanking the Nepal Army and government for the rescue effort and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu for facilitating their return. “We are preparing to send a tunnel rescue team, for which a recce team is being flown in first to assess the equipment required.

A medical team is also being sent,” Jaiswal stated. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

India Steps Up Relief Efforts

India is preparing to send a third consignment of humanitarian assistance to Nepal, including medical teams and Bailey bridges, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said. “More assistance is in the pipeline. Two aircraft with relief material have left, and a third tranche of relief material is expected to leave this evening,” he stated.

The government is arranging the return of those rescued so far, Jaiswal added. India has also offered technical teams to help restore connectivity in areas cut off “One Bailey bridge is already in Nepal and can be deployed for relief efforts,” Jaiswal said.

India’s response to the crisis comes as 96 Indians from the Chinese side of the border, in Tibet, have crossed into Nepal, while another 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side are safe and remain in contact with authorities. The figures came as the MEA provided an update on the situation, which continues to be closely monitored

Rescue Operations Continue

As many as 320 Indian nationals remain missing or uncontactable following flash floods in Nepal’s Rasuwa district earlier this week, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated Friday, as India stepped up efforts to assist both its citizens and Nepal's rescue operations. More than 100 people of Indian origin who may hold other nationalities also remain uncontactable, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated during a briefing on the situation.

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The figures came as 21 Indian citizens from Tamil Nadu, who were rescued from the flood-hit areas, arrived in New Delhi from Kathmandu Friday afternoon. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar received them at the airport.

Was moved to hear their experience first hand,” Jaishankar stated in a post on X, thanking the Nepal Army and the Nepal government for the rescue effort and the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu for facilitating their return. Moving to hear experiences of rescued pilgrims. pic.twitter.com/bg9tSofA1H — Dr.

S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2026 Meanwhile, 96 Indians from the Chinese side of the border, in Tibet, have crossed into Nepal, the MEA stated. Another 400 Indian nationals on the Chinese side are safe and remain in contact with authorities, with communication networks functioning there.

The government is arranging the return of those rescued so far. India steps up relief efforts India is preparing to send a third consignment of humanitarian assistance to Nepal, Jaiswal stated. “More assistance is in the pipeline.

Two aircraft with relief material have left, and a third tranche of relief material is expected to leave this evening,” he stated. "We are preparing to send a tunnel rescue team, for which a recce team is being flown in first to assess the equipment required. A medical team is also being sent," Jaiswal stated.

Additionally, India has also offered Bailey bridges and technical teams to help restore connectivity in areas cut off "One Bailey bridge is already in Nepal and can be deployed for relief efforts," Jaiswal stated. Video | Terrified family stuck on balcony surrounded "We await a response from the Government of Nepal on this front," Jaiswal stated, adding that New Delhi is ready to offer any other assistance that the authorities in the neighbouring country might require.