Telangana monitors Nepal floods as 23 persons identified for assistance

The State government stated that it was continuously monitoring the situation arising out of the floods in Nepal and said around 80 to 100 calls were received on helpline set up at Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi from family members and others seeking information and assistanceBook Walking Tours

After preliminary scrutiny and verification of the information received, 20 cases concerning 23 persons have been identified for further action and coordination. Of the 23 persons, six are from Telangana and 17 are Telangana-origin NRIs.

In a positive development, one person from Ranga Reddy district, who had travelled for the Kailash–Manasarovar Yatra, has now been confirmed safe and has established contact with his family. Accordingly, one of the 23 persons has been confirmed



safe, while follow-up is continuing in respect of the remaining 22 persons in coordination with the concerned authorities.

Several persons concerned were travelling in the Nepal–Tibet region, including those proceeding towards or returning from the Manasarovar Yatra. Their last known locations include areas around Rasuwa, Rasuwagadhi and Gyirong on the Nepal–Tibet border.

The Resident Commissioner, Telangana Bhavan, New Delhi, is personally monitoring the situation and reviewing the coordination and follow-up being undertaken by the officials concerned, said a press release.

Telangana Bhavan Helpline numbers:

Vandhana – 98719-99044

Ch. Chakravathi – 99493-51270

G Rakshit Naik – 96185-97969