'No contact with 288 Indians': MEA's update on Nepal floods

Communication lines remain disrupted

Aug 27, 2026

03:34 pm

What's the storyThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has confirmed that it has no contact with 288 Indian nationals in Nepal after the devastating flash floods.

"There are 288 Indian nationals who remain uncontactable. These include 73 Indian nationals who are working on the Trishuli One Power Project. Our embassy in Kathmandu is in touch with the project head to get more details about these people," MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

'No contact with 288 Indians': MEA's update on Nepal floods

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