As rescue operations continue following the devastating floods in Nepal, 275 Indian nationals remain missing, while 166 Indians have so far been rescued, the ministry of external affairs (MEA) said.
MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India remains in close contact with the Nepal government as efforts continue to trace the missing nationals.
"As per our current information, 275 Indian nationals remain missing. We continue to be in close touch with the Nepali government and with the ministry of foreign affairs here and the relevant or concerned state governments in India as well," Jaiswal said.
The MEA has also been regularly releasing the names of Indians who have been rescued.
"So far, 166 Indian nationals have been rescued in Nepal," Jaiswal said, while appreciating the efforts of the Nepalese authorities.
Meanwhile, 1,907 Indian nationals have safely crossed into Nepal from China, according to the latest MEA figures.
Jaiswal said that, according to official sources in China, there are currently no Indian travellers stranded in the Tibetan Autonomous Region.
The update comes as Indian rescue teams work alongside Nepalese authorities to assist those affected by the floods and support ongoing search and rescue operations.
India has deployed 54 personnel to Nepal to assist with relief and rescue efforts. The contingent includes 30 tunnel rescue experts, 19 forensic experts and a five-member medical team. "Our rescue and forensic teams are deployed on the ground, and they are working closely with the Nepalese authorities," Jaiswal said.
India has also substantially increased the flow of relief supplies to Nepal.
Two Indian aircraft flew to Kathmandu on Wednesday carrying 21 tonnes of relief material. So far, India has delivered around 95 tonnes of relief supplies through seven aircraft.
The assistance is set to continue based on Nepal's requirements.
Jaiswal said India plans to send more forensic kits, Bailey bridges and other materials requested by the Nepal government in the coming days.
"We will continue to provide assistance as per the requirements of the government of Nepal," he said.
