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Around 100 Tamil Nadu tourists missing as Nepal floods leave 219 safe, officials say
✍️ India Today
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:14 AM
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The Nepal floods have left about 100 travellers from Tamil Nadu unaccounted for, while 219 have been confirmed safe, according to Indian authorities.
Heavy rains triggered severe flooding across several districts of Nepal, disrupting road networks and stranding many tourists. Indian officials reported that of the Tamil Nadu delegation travelling in the affected region, 219 members have been located and are safe, while roughly 100 remain missing.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has activated its emergency response team, coordinating with Nepalese disaster agencies to locate the untraced travellers. Rescue teams are conducting ground searches and using local transport to reach isolated villages where the tourists were last seen.
Families in Tamil Nadu have been informed of the situation, and the state government is monitoring the developments closely. Authorities have urged anyone with information on the missing individuals to contact the embassy or local police immediately.
The flood situation remains fluid, with authorities warning of possible landslides and further disruptions as water levels recede. Continuous updates are expected as rescue operations progress.
The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu has activated its emergency response team, coordinating with Nepalese disaster agencies to locate the untraced travellers. Rescue teams are conducting ground searches and using local transport to reach isolated villages where the tourists were last seen.
Families in Tamil Nadu have been informed of the situation, and the state government is monitoring the developments closely. Authorities have urged anyone with information on the missing individuals to contact the embassy or local police immediately.
The flood situation remains fluid, with authorities warning of possible landslides and further disruptions as water levels recede. Continuous updates are expected as rescue operations progress.