Gujarat issues helpline numbers for citizens affected by Nepal flash floods
Gandhinagar, Aug 27 (IANS) The Gujarat government has issued helpline and emergency contact numbers for citizens from the state and their family members who may have been affected by the sudden flash floods in Nepal.
The residents of Gujarat and their family members seeking information or assistance have been advised to contact the state control room on 079-232-51900 or 9978405304.
They can also contact the state helpline at 1070 or the District Emergency Operation Centre of the respective district on 1077.
The advisory comes after a devastating flash flood swept through parts of northern and central Nepal on Wednesday, causing extensive damage and leaving hundreds of people missing.
The flooding, which affected areas around the Bhote Koshi River in Rasuwa district near the Tibet border, washed away vehicles, bridges and other infrastructure and disrupted movement through the region. Indian nationals have been among those affected.
Preliminary reports from Nepal indicated that nearly 160 people have been killed and over 750, including 133 Indian nationals, remain missing, including tourists and pilgrims travelling in the region.
The situation has prompted Indian authorities and several state governments to establish dedicated channels for information and assistance to affected citizens and their families.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has separately issued emergency helpline numbers for Indian nationals affected by the floods.
They can contact +977 985 131 6807 or +977 970 910 7500 for assistance and information. The embassy has also been coordinating with authorities in Nepal in response to the crisis.
The sudden flooding has triggered rescue and recovery operations in affected areas, with Nepalese authorities using helicopters and other resources to search for people stranded or missing.
The disaster has also affected critical transport links and infrastructure in the mountainous region.
The Gujarat government has urged citizens in need, as well as their family members, to contact the designated numbers immediately for assistance and information.
–IANS
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