NEW DELHI, August 27, 2026: More than 130 Indian nationals are reported missing in Nepal after powerful flash floods swept through parts of the country, leaving several areas cut off and disrupting communication. A large number of those affected are believed to be tourists and pilgrims travelling to the Kailash Mansarovar region.
Officials and travel operators said at least 59 Indians among those unaccounted for were pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra. With communication networks affected by the disaster, authorities are still working to establish the whereabouts and safety of several Indian groups.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu, along with governments in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Kerala, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and other states, has activated helplines for citizens stranded in Nepal and families seeking information about their relatives.
Tamil Nadu
Officials in Tamil Nadu said 37 of the 57 tourists from the state remain unaccounted for, while 20 have been traced and accounted for.
The group was reportedly travelling towards a temple in the Himalayan region when the floods struck. Nepalese authorities have also reported losing contact with the staff of the immigration centre in the affected area, adding to the uncertainty surrounding those stranded there.
West Bengal
A 32-member group from Kolkata travelling for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is among those who have remained out of contact following the flash floods.
The group included 30 tourists and two tour managers. They left Kolkata on August 21 and entered Nepal the next day. On Wednesday morning, the group reached Rasuwagadhi to cross towards Tibet.
According to an official, the group was present at the immigration office at around 8.30 am when the flash flood hit the Nepal-Tibet border area.
“There has been no communication with any of the 32 members since the flash flood struck the area,” the official said.
Apart from the Kolkata group, people from Chandannagar in Hooghly district and Barasat in North 24 Parganas are also believed to be among those affected by the disaster.
The West Bengal government has established helplines at the state police headquarters in Kolkata for families trying to obtain information about relatives in Nepal.
Helplines: 033-24793311, 9147890181.
Uttar Pradesh
Several residents of Uttar Pradesh are also believed to be stranded in Nepal.
Bharatiya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Tikait, who travelled to Nepal by road with associates, said he was stuck in Pokhara because of the situation. He said he planned to travel to Kathmandu by air and then return to Delhi by flight, leaving the vehicles behind because road travel had become difficult.
The Uttar Pradesh Relief Commissioner’s Office has advised relatives of residents stranded in Nepal to contact the state emergency helpline 1070 for assistance.
Maharashtra
At least seven tourists from Maharashtra were reported stranded in Nepal amid the flash floods. Officials said four of them had been contacted and were safe, while efforts were continuing to establish contact with the remaining three.
The state disaster management authorities have been in touch with four tourists, including two from Mumbai and two from Pune. Authorities are also compiling information on other Maharashtra residents who may have been affected.
A 24-hour control room has been opened at Mantralaya.
Helpline: 1070 / +91-9321587143
Email: controlroom@maharashtra.gov.in
Kerala
A group of 36 people from Kerala travelling in Nepal has been confirmed safe, according to state officials. The group was reportedly away from the areas worst affected by the flash floods.
The Kerala government has activated an assistance desk through NORKA-Roots, the field agency under the Department of Non-Resident Keralites Affairs.
People requiring assistance can contact the NORKA Global Contact Centre at 18004253939. Those calling from abroad can give a missed call at +91-8802012345.
Families unable to establish contact with Malayalis travelling in Nepal can also approach the Chief Minister’s Office at 9447111844 or 9747132147.
Sikkim
The Sikkim government has also opened helplines for residents whose family members or relatives may have been caught in the Nepal floods.
The Sikkim State Disaster Management Authority (SSDMA) has asked people to provide relevant details through the following numbers:
03592-201145, 03592-202461, 03592-202256.
Indian Embassy in Nepal
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has issued emergency contact numbers for Indian nationals affected by the floods or their relatives seeking information.
Emergency numbers: +977-9851316807, +977-9709107500.
Odisha
The Odisha government has established a control room in New Delhi to assist people from the state who may be stranded or facing difficulties in Nepal.
The helpline numbers are +91-7428135044, +91-8527580245 and 011-23012807.
Pritish Panda, Officer on Special Duty (OSD), Directorate of Odisha Paribar, has been designated as the nodal officer for the response.
Officials said that, so far, there was no information about any person from Odisha being reported missing in Nepal.
Uttarakhand
The Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) has released multiple helpline numbers to assist residents whose relatives may have been affected by the floods in Nepal.
People can contact the State Emergency Operations Centre at 0135-2710334, 2710335, 2664314, 2664315, 2664316 and 8218867005. The toll-free number 1070 is also available.
Authorities have appealed to people to use these numbers to report information about residents of Uttarakhand who may be stranded in Nepal.
Chhattisgarh
The Chhattisgarh government has also activated assistance numbers for residents who may be stranded in Nepal.
People can contact the disaster management helpline at 1070 or +91-771-2223471 for information and assistance.
As rescue and search operations continue, authorities in India and Nepal are working to establish contact with missing and stranded people. The disruption to communication networks and difficult conditions in the flood-hit areas have made the process of tracing affected Indian nationals challenging.
Families across several states are awaiting information as rescue agencies continue their efforts in the affected regions.
