27 August,2026 04:47 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Nepal was hit by severe flooding on Wednesday morning. Pic/PTI
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a 24/7 control room to assist Indians and their families amid the ongoing flood situation in Nepal.
The emergency facility will provide assistance and information to people affected by the floods and those trying to contact family members in the disaster-hit areas, an official statement issued by the MEA stated.
The MEA control room can be contacted through the following numbers:
- Telephone: +91 11 2308 8718
- Telephone: +91 11 2308 8719
- WhatsApp calls/messages: +91 9968291988
- Email: situationroom@mea.gov.in
The facility will remain operational round the clock to assist those seeking information or emergency support.
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu has also provided emergency contact numbers. The numbers can also be contacted through WhatsApp.
+977 985 131 6807
+977 970 910 7500
+977 981 032 6117
Indian nationals and their relatives can use these contacts for assistance related to the flood situation.
The Indian government has also shared contact details for various Nepali authorities involved in rescue and disaster response.
The Tourist Police can be contacted at +977 9851289445, while the Nepal Army is available at +977 9851072914. The Nepal Army's email is dgmi-foreign@nepalarmy.mil.np.
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA) can be reached at +977 9851320269 and +977 9849281097.
Authorities have also provided emergency contacts for several districts affected by the floods.
- Rasuwa Police: +977 9851254960
- Assistant Chief District Officer, Rasuwa: +977 9851164422
- Nuwakot Police: +977 9851282380
- Assistant Chief District Officer, Nuwakot: +977 9851248777
- Dhading Police: +977 9851229860
- Chief District Officer, Dhading: +977 9851247777
- Chitwan Police: +977 9855013999
- Assistant Chief District Officer, Chitwan: +977 9855088891
The emergency contacts come as rescue and relief efforts continue following severe flooding in Nepal.
The disaster has affected several areas, with Indian tourists and pilgrims among those reported stranded or missing. Indian authorities have been coordinating with their Nepali counterparts to establish the whereabouts and safety of affected citizens.
People seeking information about relatives or travellers in Nepal have been advised to contact the MEA control room, the Indian Embassy in Kathmandu or the relevant Nepali authorities.
