Four more Indian nationals have been rescued from a hydropower project in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, taking the total number of Indians rescued from the flood-hit region to 88, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.
The MEA also said 120 Indian nationals crossed into Nepal from China on Saturday, as rescue and relief efforts continued following the devastating flash floods. Despite the ongoing operations, 287 Indian nationals remain unaccounted for, while 128 people of Indian origin are also still missing, according to the ministry’s update at 5 pm on Saturday.
“On behalf of the Government and the people of Nepal, I extend our deepest gratitude to Your Excellency Smt Droupadi Murmu for your kind concern and also for the generous support and solidarity extended by your government following the recent calamity in Nepal,” the Office of the President of Nepal posted on X. “We also offer our heartfelt condolences and profound sympathy to the Government and the people of India for the tragic loss of Indian lives in the disaster of August 26, 2026,” he said. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday thanked President Droupadi Murmu and the Indian government for their support following the devastating flash floods, which have killed hundreds and caused widespread destruction.
“A specialised technical team for tunnel rescue reconnaissance reached Kathmandu yesterday and started working today to assist in tunnel rescue in the impacted area. Based on their recommendation, a specialised tunnel rescue team from India with equipment is expected to reach Nepal today,” the MEA said.
