Three more Indian nationals have been rescued from flood-hit areas in Nepal, according to a report by Anandabazar Patrika. The individuals were stranded in the Trishuli Bazar area before being brought to safety.
The rescue brings the total number of Indians evacuated from the flood-affected region to 169, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs confirmed, as reported by Anandabazar Patrika. The ministry, led by S. Jaishankar, provided the updated figure on Friday.
The announcement comes as Nepal continues to grapple with severe flooding that has disrupted communities and infrastructure. The Indian government has been coordinating rescue operations to bring its citizens home from affected zones.
Other regional outlets have documented the broader crisis. Prothom Alo quoted survivors expressing despair over their ordeal, while The Daily Star Bangla noted that Indian actor Sonu Sood has traveled to Nepal to assist flood victims. Dainik Inquilab highlighted a structure in Nepal dubbed the "miracle house" that withstood the disaster, and News18 Bengali reported that Nepal's warning system failed to deliver alerts to some areas, with messages arriving 38 minutes late during the critical moment.
The rescue efforts in Trishuli Bazar appear to be part of a larger, ongoing operation. As floodwaters recede, authorities are likely to continue searching for stranded individuals and assessing the full scale of the damage.
What to watch next: Whether the Indian government will provide further updates on additional rescue missions or announce support for citizens still unaccounted for in Nepal.
