EAM S Jaishankar has reviewed the ongoing rescue and relief operations in Nepal following the devastating flash flood in the Bhotekoshi River area of Rasuwa district.
Jaishankar said India is giving the situation its highest priority. He discussed the crisis with the Indian Embassies in Kathmandu and Beijing, which provided updates on the safety and well-being of Indian nationals affected by the disaster.
Discussed the relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal today. Our Embassies in Kathmandu & Beijing provided an updated picture in respect of the status and well-being of Indian nationals. The concerned MEA Divisions apprised us of the further relief supplies to be sent to… pic.twitter.com/I8QmbzGilB
— Dr. S. Jaishankar (@DrSJaishankar) August 28, 2026
“Discussed the relief and rescue efforts underway in Nepal today. Our Embassies in Kathmandu & Beijing provided an updated picture in respect of the status and well-being of Indian nationals. The concerned MEA Divisions apprised us of the further relief supplies to be sent to Nepal. We give highest priority to this issue,” the X post read.
The flash flood struck the Tibet-Nepal border on August 26, sending water, sediment and boulders through the Bhotekoshi and Trishuli river systems.
According to The Kathmandu Post, authorities have recovered 475 bodies so far.
India is assisting Nepal with relief supplies, while Nepal has approved the purchase of 25,000 metric tons of DAP fertiliser from New Delhi through government-to-government procurement.
The Nepal Tourism Board said 117 tourists were rescued, including 85 Indians. Sixteen were from China, nine from South Korea, two each from the US and Italy, while three remain unidentified.
