Nepal experienced devastating flash floods, leaving many Indians stranded or missing
On August 27, 2026, Nepal experienced devastating flash floods, leaving many Indians stranded or missing. West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and other states coordinated rescue efforts; in West Bengal, a group of 32 pilgrims, including senior citizens and Sharmistha Bhowmik Roy, were untraceable after traveling from Kolkata on August 21. In Tamil Nadu, 80 members of an Isha Foundation pilgrimage group were missing. Andhra Pradesh reported seven missing or stranded individuals, while Telangana identified 23 residents in need of assistance. The Indian government and embassies worked to bring back the stranded citizens.
28 AUG 2026
— The Hindu
India responded to the flash floods in Nepal by rescuing 21 pilgrims, providing additional disaster relief, and offering aid pending Nepali approval.
— The Hindu
Twenty-one Tamil Nadu residents stranded in Nepal due to flash floods arrived in Chennai after being evacuated by the Indian Embassy.
29 AUG 2026
— NDTV
Nepal and India collaborated on a rescue effort following a glacial collapse that caused devastating floods, with India providing significant aid.
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