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Missing Ranchi Man's Family Seeks Help as Flash Floods Continue to Devastate Nepal

Missing Ranchi Man's Family Seeks Help as Flash Floods Continue to Devastate Nepal

Aug 27, 2026 - 20:30
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‘We cannot just sit at home’: Ranchi family plans Nepal trip to find missing man
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Key Highlights:
  • Last 24 hours have been some of the worst the Ghosh family has been through. There’s been no word on Ramprasad Ghosh since last evening
  • The 41-year-old Ranchi man is one of 288 people missing after flash floods swept through parts of Nepal. The flash floods, triggered Fo
  • The family — his 75-year-old father, Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, his older brother and his brother’s family — have been in touch with the Jhark

Last 24 hours have been some of the worst the Ghosh family has been through. There’s been no word on Ramprasad Ghosh since last evening, and with each passing hour, the Ghosh family’s anxiety grows. “It’s been more than 24 hours.

We have neither been able to speak to him nor received any information about him,” Ramprasad’s sister-in-law says anxiously.

The 41-year-old Ranchi man is one of 288 people missing after flash floods swept through parts of Nepal. The flash floods, triggered For the family, passing time brings more dread. “We spoke to him last on Tuesday,” Ditya says.

“There’s been no contact since.” Ramprasad had been working on the project since last year. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Family 75-Year-Old Father Ranjit Updates

The family — his 75-year-old father, Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, his older brother and his brother’s family — have been in touch with the Jharkhand migrant workers’ cell and have also contacted the Indian Embassy. Shikha Lakra, head of the migrant workers’ control room, shared there was no information yet on Ramprasad’s whereabouts.

“We have written to them [the Indian consular authorities in Nepal] seeking an update,” she said. “He is the only one who’s untraceable in Jharkhand. The department had spoken to his family.”

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The family, meanwhile, is now making plans to travel to Nepal. “We cannot just sit at home. We will leave tomorrow and see what we can do there.

We will go and find him,” Ditya says, while his father, Ranjit Kumar Ghosh, adds: “Our only appeal is that he should be found as soon as possible and brought back home safely.”

Flash Floods Nepal Part Updates

The flash floods in Nepal have been part of a larger pattern of extreme weather events in the region. The Indian Meteorological Department has warned of more heavy rainfall expected in the coming days, which could further exacerbate the situation.

The impact of the flash floods is not limited to the immediate victims and their families but also extends to the broader community and the economy. As the search for Ramprasad Ghosh continues, the family’s anxiety grows with each passing hour.

In conclusion, the situation remains grim for the missing Ranchi man and his family. The Indian government and migrant workers’ cell are working tirelessly to find him, but time is of the essence. We can only hope that Ramprasad Ghosh is found soon and returned home safely.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ramprasad Ghosh, a 41-year-old Ranchi man, was working on the Trishuli One hydroelectric site when flash floods struck, leaving him missing.

Yes, the family has been in touch with the Jharkhand migrant workers’ cell and contacted the Indian Embassy to seek an update on Ramprasad’s whereabouts.

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