Nepal: India Issues Advisory For Citizens Stranded In Floods, Says Arranging For Their ‘Safe Return’
A flood-affected area following heavy rainfall, in Kathmandu, Nepal (PTI)
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu said arrangements are being made for the safe return of citizens stranded in the floods and Nepali authorities have been contacted to facilitate evacuation
India on Monday issued a public advisory for its citizens in Nepal, after the American and Chinese embassies reacted to the floods and landslides across the neighbouring country. The death toll has reached 200, with at least 30 people still missing as search and rescue operations continued for the third consecutive day.
The Indian embassy gave three emergency numbers (with WhatsApp) for Indian citizens in Nepal who require assistance: +977-9851316807, emergency helpline; +977-9851107021, attache consular; and +977-9749833292, ASO (Consular)
It said it has been informed about citizens stranded because of the rain-induced floods and is in touch with some of these groups. It said arrangements are being made for their safe return and have contacted the Nepali authorities to facilitate evacuation.
“The Embassy has received intimation regarding citizens in who are stranded because of this situation,” said the Indian embassy in Nepal.
It added: “The Embassy is in touch with some of these groups and arranging for their safe return. Embassy is also coordinating closely with Nepali authorities to facilitate the evacuation of Indian citizens who are stranded.”
