A flood-affected area following heavy rainfall, in Kathmandu, Nepal (PTI)
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said arrangements are being made for the safe return of citizens stranded in the floods and Nepali authorities have been contacted to facilitate evacuation
India on Monday issued a public advisory for its citizens in Nepal, after the American and Chinese embassies reacted to the floods and landslides across the neighbouring country. The death toll has reached 200, with at least 30 people still missing as search and rescue operations continued for the third consecutive day.
The Indian embassy gave three emergency numbers (with WhatsApp) for Indian citizens in Nepal who require assistance: +977-9851316807, emergency helpline; +977-9851107021, attache consular; and +977-9749833292, ASO (Consular)
It said it has been informed about citizens stranded because of the rain-induced floods and is in touch with some of these groups. It said arrangements are being made for their safe return and have contacted the Nepali authorities to facilitate evacuation.
“The Embassy has received intimation regarding citizens in who are stranded because of this situation,” said the Indian embassy in Nepal.
It added: “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.”
Flood Havoc in Nepal
The death toll from rain-induced floods and landslides across Nepal reached nearly 200, with at least 30 people still missing as search and rescue operations continued for the third consecutive day on Monday.
Incessant rainfall over the weekend triggered floods and landslides, wreaking havoc in the Himalayan nation.
At least 192 people have been killed in the continuous rainfall, floods, landslides and inundation, according to Home Ministry Spokesperson Rishiram Tiwari.
He said 194 others have also been injured nationwide in the disaster, while 30 others remain missing.
The floods and landslides have destroyed hundreds of homes, cut off highways, and downed power lines, which hit just months after the country experienced deadly record rainfall and flash flooding that scientists say has intensified as a result of the climate crisis.
Hundreds of people are facing a shortage of food, safe drinking water and sanitation in Kathmandu following the natural disaster, according to eyewitnesses.
(With inputs from agencies)
