The Hindu National · DistrictNews · 2026-08-29
28 from Karnataka stranded or missing in Nepal, Tibet amid flash flood
Of the 28 people, 23 are from Bengaluru Urban, two from Mysuru and one each from Dharwad, Udupi and Vijayanagara districts, according to the latest information compiled by the SEOC as of 10 a.m. Most of those reported stranded or missing are believed to be in Timure in Nepal’s Rasuwa district, while a few are in Darchen in the Tibet Autonomous Region. 28 from Karnataka stranded or missing in Nepal, Tibet amid flash flood.
Why it matters. This incident highlights the urgent need for international coordination and consular assistance to locate and rescue Indian citizens stranded abroad during sudden natural disasters.
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