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The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has directed officials and four ministers to coordinate rescue and relief efforts for people from the state affected by the Nepal floods. A team has been sent to Kathmandu, while ministers will coordinate with the Centre from Delhi

Addressing a special media briefing on the Nepal disaster in New Delhi, MEA Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to his Nepalese counterpart Balendra Shah on Wednesday and expressed India's solidarity with Nepal, offering all possible humanitarian assistance

Congress general secretary in-charge of organisation K C Venugopal said the scale of destruction caused by the floods was unprecedented and called for relief efforts to focus on saving as many lives as possible

India has stepped up flood preparedness along its border with Nepal after devastating flash floods and suspected GLOF activity. NDRF IG Narendra Singh Bundela said there has been no adverse impact in Indian territory so far, while teams remain ready for rapid deployment

At least 178 Indian nationals are missing after devastating flash floods swept through Nepal's Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river regions. Twenty-one Indians were rescued from flood-hit Timure, while Indian missions in Nepal and China have activated emergency helplines

According to the state government, officials involved in the rescue and coordination efforts identified a group of 28 pilgrims from Tirupati who are currently in Kathmandu. Their safety has been confirmed, providing relief to their families amid the difficult situation in Nepal

According to a report issued by the State Emergency Operations Centre (SEOC) on Thursday morning, 57 of those believed to be stranded had travelled through a tour agency, while the remaining tourists were travelling independently

The flash flood struck Nepal around 9 a.m. on Wednesday, causing extensive damage in Timure, Syaphrubesi and Rasuwagadhi. Roads, bridges and other infrastructure were washed away, while several people were reported missing

Seven tourists from Maharashtra are reported stranded in flood-hit Nepal, with officials confirming contact with four, including two each from Mumbai and Pune. Authorities are trying to reach three others and compiling details of more Maharashtra residents who may be affected

Scores of other Indians were stranded as rescue and contact efforts continued. Information about those affected remained limited due to the severe disruption of communication networks in flood-hit areas

Devastating flash floods in Nepals Bhotekoshi River have killed at least 157 people and left nearly 400 missing, while India has sent humanitarian and medical assistance for relief efforts

Scientific assessments have identified 47 potentially dangerous glacial lakes in Nepal and Tibet that could trigger catastrophic glacial lake outburst floods, threatening communities and infrastructure

At least three people have died and 265 are missing after a massive mudslide hit Tibets Gyirong area near the Nepal border. Roads, communications and power supplies were disrupted, while Chinese authorities launched large-scale rescue and relief operations

The US has expressed solidarity with Nepal after devastating floods killed 157 people and left hundreds missing, offering humanitarian assistance and urging citizens to follow safety advisories

State disaster management authorities have established contact with the four tourists two from Mumbai and two from Pune and are monitoring their situation

The Thane district administration has appealed to citizens and tourists from the district who are currently stranded due to Nepal floods, as well as families unable to establish contact with relatives there, to immediately register their details on the Maharashtra government's Sahayata Emergency Evacuation Registration Portal