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Gujarat NRI families await news on missing relatives after Nepal floods
✍️ The Economic Times
🗓 31 Aug 2026, 03:33 AM
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Relatives of Gujarat-based NRIs who were in Nepal when the deadly floods struck are still awaiting confirmation on the fate of their missing loved ones.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods across Nepal's central hills earlier this week, causing widespread devastation and loss of life. Among those caught in the disaster were several Indian nationals, primarily non‑resident Indians (NRIs) originally from Gujarat, who were visiting family or on business trips.
Local authorities in Nepal have confirmed that dozens of people remain unaccounted for, and rescue teams continue to search affected villages. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with Nepalese officials to identify missing Indian citizens and facilitate their repatriation if found.
Back in Gujarat, families of the missing NRIs have gathered at community centres, holding prayers and hoping for any update. While the odds of locating every survivor are slim, relatives cling to faith and await official word from the embassy or Nepalese rescue agencies.
The Economic Times reported that the families are receiving limited information, prompting calls for a more systematic tracking mechanism for overseas Indians caught in such calamities. The situation remains fluid as rescue operations progress.
Local authorities in Nepal have confirmed that dozens of people remain unaccounted for, and rescue teams continue to search affected villages. The Indian Embassy in Kathmandu is coordinating with Nepalese officials to identify missing Indian citizens and facilitate their repatriation if found.
Back in Gujarat, families of the missing NRIs have gathered at community centres, holding prayers and hoping for any update. While the odds of locating every survivor are slim, relatives cling to faith and await official word from the embassy or Nepalese rescue agencies.
The Economic Times reported that the families are receiving limited information, prompting calls for a more systematic tracking mechanism for overseas Indians caught in such calamities. The situation remains fluid as rescue operations progress.