Tezzbuzz Desk– The severe floods in the Himalayan areas of Nepal have increased India's concern. After the disaster, information about more than 300 Indian citizens going missing has come to light. These include devotees going on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and tourists visiting Nepal. Due to floods, roads, bridges, electricity and communication systems have been affected in many areas, due to which relief and rescue operations are also facing difficulties.
On Wednesday, after ice and rocks slipped near the Nepal-Tibet border, suddenly a huge amount of water, debris and stones entered the rivers. Due to this, there was a sharp rise in the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems. In this disaster, information about the death of 162 people has come to light in Nepal, while in China also three people have been reported dead. Hundreds of people are still missing.
Search for more than 300 Indians
According to Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal, information about the disappearance of more than 300 Indian citizens has come to light. These include the devotees who went on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Due to disruption in communication system, there is difficulty in contacting the affected Indians.
According to Samrat Tours and Travel Agency, at least 59 people had gone on Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. Apart from this, there is information that tourists arriving in Nepal from different states have also been affected.
37 tourists from Tamil Nadu are missing
Of the 57 tourists who went to Nepal from Tamil Nadu, 37 are still unaccounted for, while 20 are reported to be safe. At the same time, Coimbatore-based Isha Foundation said that 77 of its members are also missing. According to the foundation, its members were present at an immigration center and could not be contacted after the floods. On the other hand, information has been given about the safe return of 495 people.
Helpline for the people of UP
Many people from Uttar Pradesh are feared to be stranded in Nepal. Farmer leader Rakesh Tikait had also gone to Nepal with his colleagues and information about him being stranded in Pokhara came to light. UP Relief Commissioner Office has issued a helpline number for the people of the state and their families stranded in Nepal. 1070 Has been released.
Maharashtra and Kerala also released numbers
Information about seven tourists from Maharashtra stranded in Nepal has come to light. Four of these have been contacted, while the search for three others is ongoing. Maharashtra government has created a 24-hour active control room. for this 1070 And +91-9321587143 The numbers have been released.
A group of 36 people who had gone from Kerala to Nepal have been reported safe. The state government has started a helpdesk through Norca Roots. for help 18004253939 Can be contacted at.
Embassy issued emergency numbers
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has also issued an emergency helpline for affected Indian citizens. People +977 985 131 6807 And +977 970 910 7500 You can contact at.
Odisha government has also set up a control room. for this +91-7428135044, +91-8527580245 and 011-23012807 The numbers have been released. in Uttarakhand 1070 Apart from this, several numbers of State Emergency Operation Center have been issued. Chhattisgarh government also 1070 And +91-771-2223471 Information about providing assistance has been given.
Relief and rescue operations continue
Many roads and bridges have been washed away due to floods in Nepal, making it difficult to reach the affected areas. Electricity and communication services have also been affected. Agencies of India and Nepal are continuously engaged in relief and rescue operations. At present, the biggest challenge is to trace all the affected people including the missing Indians and take them to safe places.