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Raipur Woman Missing in Nepal Floods; Chhattisgarh Government Launches Search
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 28 Aug 2026, 02:37 AM
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A woman from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been reported missing after the severe floods in Nepal. The state government has mobilized teams to intensify the search.
Heavy monsoon rains have triggered devastating floods across parts of Nepal, displacing thousands and causing widespread damage. Among those affected is a woman from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, who was reported missing when the waters surged in the affected region.
The Chhattisgarh government has responded by deploying police, disaster response teams and volunteers to coordinate with Nepalese authorities. Officials said they are using satellite imagery, local contacts and on‑ground volunteers to trace her last known whereabouts and to provide assistance to other stranded Indian nationals.
Family members have been urged to register their concerns with the state’s disaster management cell, which has set up a dedicated helpline. The search remains ongoing, and officials have promised regular updates as more information becomes available.
The Chhattisgarh government has responded by deploying police, disaster response teams and volunteers to coordinate with Nepalese authorities. Officials said they are using satellite imagery, local contacts and on‑ground volunteers to trace her last known whereabouts and to provide assistance to other stranded Indian nationals.
Family members have been urged to register their concerns with the state’s disaster management cell, which has set up a dedicated helpline. The search remains ongoing, and officials have promised regular updates as more information becomes available.