At least 288 Indian nationals remain missing following the devastating flash floods in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday (August 27, 2026), adding that India’s focus is to provide humanitarian assistance “as requested by the Nepali side”.
Mr. Our embassy in Kathmandu is in touch with the project head to get more details about these people,” Mr. India will continue to extend all possible support to Nepal to deal with the situation arising out of the flash floods, he added.
Jaiswal said around 200 Indians in Tibet have also sought assistance from India. “There are 288 Indian nationals who remain unaccountable. These include 73 Indian nationals who are working on the Trishuli One Power Project.
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, addressing an official briefing, said the missing Indians included those working on hydropower projects and tourist groups. Twenty-one Indians from Tamil Nadu were rescued, he said. Jaiswal said. “India is standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Nepal in this difficult time and we are ready to provide all assistance as per requirements of that country, he said.
Mr. The Ministry has no information on any request over mobilisation of the NDRF and the Army’s Corps of Engineers to assist with rescue operations and the construction of temporary bridges in flood-hit regions of Nepal, Mr. He was responding to a question on whether India was considering a financial aid package for Nepal, similar to the $500 million package extended to Sri Lanka.
Jaiswal said India’s focus remains on providing humanitarian assistance as requested by the Nepali side. “As I told you, our Prime Minister spoke to the Nepali Prime Minister yesterday, during which we conveyed that we would do everything possible and provide all possible assistance from our side,” he said. Jaiswal said, in response to a media question.
