InternationalFriday, 28 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Nepal flood crisis: 288 Indians missing, 21 Tamil Nadu pilgrims rescued
India’s MEA said 288 Indians were untraceable in Nepal floods, while 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu were rescued and 73 workers from the Trishuli-1 project were among the missing.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, India’s Ministry of External Affairs said 288 Indians were untraceable in Nepal flood-hit areas, while 21 Indians were rescued in Nepal and all 21 were from Tamil Nadu.
Key specifics
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 288 Indians could not be contacted in Nepal.
- Among the missing were 73 Indians working in the Trishuli-1 power project.
- India’s Kathmandu embassy was in touch with Nepal authorities and other agencies for rescue and relief.
- Delhi control room numbers were 91 11 2308 8718 and 91 11 2308 8719, with WhatsApp 91 9968291988.
- Nepal contact numbers included 977 985 131 6807, 977 970 910 7500 and 977 981 032 6117.
Exam lens
Question type: current affairs match-the-following and fact recall; key facts: 288 missing Indians, 21 rescued Indians from Tamil Nadu, Trishuli-1 project, Kathmandu embassy coordination. TNPSC may ask which ministry handled the crisis and which state’s pilgrims were rescued.