Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 23:30 [IST]
Last Update: Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 18:00 [IST]
NEW DELHI, (IANS): The Ministry of External
Affairs (MEA) on Saturday stated that four more Indian nationals were rescued
from a hydropower project in Nepal's Rasuwa, bringing the total number of
rescued Indian nationals to 88.
The ministry confirmed that the rescued individuals are
Ripu Kumar, Chaneshwar Narzary, Kripa Shankar and Mohammed Minhajuddin.
The MEA also stated that 120 Indian nationals crossed
into Nepal from China on Saturday.
It mentioned that 287 Indian nationals still remain
missing and 128 persons of Indian origin also remain missing as of 5 pm on
Saturday.
A six-member forensic experts team from India is expected
to reach Kathmandu on Saturday to assist in the analysis of DNA samples for
identification of mortal remains.
“A specialised technical team for tunnel rescue
reconnaissance reached Kathmandu yesterday and started working from 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,” MEA stated.
Meanwhile, Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel on Saturday
expressed gratitude to President Droupadi Murmu for her concern and the support
extended by the government of India following the devastating flash floods in
Nepal that left hundreds dead and caused widespread destruction.
“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.
Paudel also conveyed condolences over the tragic loss of
Indian lives in the aftermath of the catastrophic flood on Wednesday.
“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 stated.
