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MEA says 288 Indians remain missing after Nepal floods
The Hindu··27 Aug
The Ministry of External Affairs said 288 Indian nationals remain unaccounted for after Nepal's flash floods, where the death toll stands at 270. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said 21 Indians from Tamil Nadu have been rescued, and 73 workers at the Trishuli One Power Project remain missing. India is mobilising Bailey bridges to support rescue operations in the flood-hit region.
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What It Means For You
- Families of missing workers can register with the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu for search updates.
- Indians travelling near the Nepal-Tibet border face delayed rescue and communication until bridges are restored.
- Contractors on hydropower projects near the border may see work paused during the search and relief operation.
What's Happening
- MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said the missing include tourists, pilgrims and workers on the Trishuli One Power Project.
- India has sent Bailey bridge components and disaster relief material, including aircraft carrying humanitarian supplies, to Nepal.
- India's Prime Minister spoke with Nepal's Prime Minister and pledged all possible assistance requested by Kathmandu.
Why India Is Sending Bailey Bridges
- The flash floods were triggered when an avalanche blocked the Lhende tributary of the Bhotekoshi River, unleashing a surge of water.
- India has previously extended a $500 million aid package to Sri Lanka, a comparison raised when asked about financial help for Nepal.
- A Bailey bridge is a portable, prefabricated structure commonly used to reconnect areas cut off by flood damage.
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