The devastating flash floods in Nepal and Tibet have claimed over 360 lives, leaving hundreds more missing. The disaster has triggered an emergency response from New Delhi, with officials scrambling to locate the whereabouts of Indian nationals among the missing.

Actor Ankur Ratan was part of a group that narrowly escaped the flash floods in Rasuwa district, north of Kathmandu. He shared his harrowing experience on social media, revealing that he and his wife were taking pictures just a day earlier. For related coverage, explore our detailed analysis on Technology and Digital Systems.

Actor Ankur Ratan's Narrow Escape

'We are currently moving towards Mansarovar and will eventually begin our parikrama of Mount Kailash,' Ratan said, adding that the tragedy was 'my humble way of paying tribute to those who have lost their lives.'

The Indian government has launched an urgent effort to locate the missing persons and coordinate rescue operations. So far, 84 Indian nationals have been rescued, including 63 workers employed at the Trishuli-I run-of-river hydroelectric project.

The flash floods struck on Tuesday, with many areas becoming inaccessible due to landslides and rockfalls. The situation remains grim, with hundreds still missing in both Nepal and Tibet.

Rescue Efforts Underway

As the search for missing persons continues, officials are working tirelessly to coordinate rescue efforts and ensure that those affected receive the necessary assistance.

Some have raised concerns over the government's response to the disaster, with many arguing that more could be done to support those affected. The situation remains fluid, with updates expected in the coming hours.

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The Indian government has acknowledged the losses suffered Officials have promised to do everything possible to support those who are missing and their families.

As the search for missing persons continues, the focus remains on providing assistance and support to those affected

The death toll from the massive Nepal-Tibet flash floods rose to 362 on Thursday, including 359 in Nepal and three in neighbouring Tibet, as rescuers launched a desperate race against time to trace hundreds still missing, including 290 Indian nationals.What the actor saidActor Ankur Ratan narrowly escaped the devastation. The actor, who was part of Mai, informed Indian Express that just a day earlier he was taking pictures at Rasuwa-a district north of Nepal’s capital Kathmandu.

He was part of a group led It has paused at Saga town-located at 15,223 feet above sea level-a crucial suspend for pilgrims travelling to Mount Kailash.He shared, “All of us were so gung-ho about the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Only a day ago, my wife, a cousin and I were taking pictures there.

My mother-in-law Dr Amita Suchak completed the Kailash Mansarovar Parikrama in 1989, and apart from the spiritual value, we are avid trekkers and looking forward to completing the walking circuit.” “We are currently moving towards Mansarovar and will eventually begin our parikrama of Mount Kailash. I would love to undertake the entire 52-km parikrama in memory of all those who have lost their lives while attempting this sacred and arduous yatra.

It would be my humble way of paying tribute to them and keeping their memory with us through the journey,” he added.More detailsThe disaster also left 558 people missing in Tibet, authorities stated, taking the number of people reported missing on the two sides of the border to 1,468.The disaster has also triggered an urgent effort New Delhi is making "urgent efforts" to ascertain their whereabouts and coordinate their rescue, the ministry stated. The MEA stated 84 Indian nationals had been rescued, including 63 workers employed at the under-construction Trishuli-I run-of-river hydroelectric project and 21 from Tamil Nadu.