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Nepal flood toll reaches 579 as 320 Indians missing
The Indian Express··29 Aug
Nepal's flash flood death toll rose to 579 on Friday as search operations continued. The Ministry of External Affairs said 320 Indians and over 100 people of Indian origin remained missing. At least 1,924 people, including 517 foreign tourists, are still reported missing. India sent a third flight with 10 tonnes of relief supplies and an 11-member medical team.
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What It Means For You
- Families of missing Indians can contact the Embassy of India in Kathmandu for search updates.
- About 400 Indian nationals stranded on the Chinese side of the Sino-Nepal border were reported safe.
- Nepal requested a tunnel rescue team; India flew a reconnaissance crew first to assess equipment needs.
What's Happening
- 149 Indian nationals who were stranded on the Chinese side had safely crossed over to Nepal.
- Relief supplies included portable generator sets, dignity kits, food packets and water purification tablets.
- Fears of fresh floods followed an increase in water levels in the Bhotekoshi River area.
India's Relief Operation In Nepal
- Two aircraft with relief material had already left before the third tranche departed Friday evening.
- The missing include pilgrims for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and workers on hydropower projects.
- External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the third humanitarian assistance flight on X.
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