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Nepal Floods: 69 Indian Tourists from TN, WB Missing
✍️ DD News
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 03:38 AM
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At least 69 Indian tourists, including 37 from Tamil Nadu and 32 from West Bengal, are reported missing following severe floods in Nepal.
Severe flooding in Nepal has resulted in a significant number of missing persons, with Indian nationals accounting for a large portion of the casualties. According to recent reports, 37 tourists from Tamil Nadu and 32 from West Bengal are currently unaccounted for.
The incident has raised urgent concerns regarding the safety of Indian travelers in the region. Authorities are working to verify the exact number of missing individuals and coordinate with local Nepali agencies for rescue operations.
The floods have disrupted local infrastructure and communication, making the search and rescue efforts challenging. Families of the missing tourists are awaiting further updates from the Indian embassy and local disaster management teams.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of tourists to natural disasters in the Himalayan region, prompting calls for enhanced safety protocols and real-time weather alerts for travelers.
The incident has raised urgent concerns regarding the safety of Indian travelers in the region. Authorities are working to verify the exact number of missing individuals and coordinate with local Nepali agencies for rescue operations.
The floods have disrupted local infrastructure and communication, making the search and rescue efforts challenging. Families of the missing tourists are awaiting further updates from the Indian embassy and local disaster management teams.
This incident highlights the vulnerability of tourists to natural disasters in the Himalayan region, prompting calls for enhanced safety protocols and real-time weather alerts for travelers.