West Asia war: India sets up special control room, here’s full list of helpline numbers

The move is part of wider efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians living and working in the region. File Pic

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday announced that the Government of India has set up a special control room in response to the current situations in West Asia and the Gulf region.

It said that the control room will operate daily from 9 am to 9 pm and it will assist Indian nationals affected by the ongoing crisis.

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The move is part of wider efforts to ensure the safety and welfare of Indians living and working in the region.

Here's the full list of helpline numbers -

1800118797 (Toll Free)

+91 11 2301 2113
+91 11 2301 4104
+91 11 2301 7905

Emergency contact numbers of Indian Embassies in the region are:

Bahrain: +973 39418071

Iran: +989128109115 / +989128109102 /+989128109109 / +989932179359

Iraq: +964 771 651 1185 / +964 770444 4899

Israel: +972 54 7520711 / +972 54 2428378

Jordan: +962 770 422 276

Kuwait: + 965 65501946

Lebanon: +961 76860128

Oman: +968 98282270 (Whatsapp) / 80071234 (Toll free)

Qatar: +974 55647502

Ramallah, Palestine: +970 592916418

Saudi Arabia (Riyadh): +966 11 4884697 / 800 247 1234 (toll free)

Saudi Arabia (Jeddah): +966 126648660 / +966 12 2614093

United Arab Emirates: +971 543090571 (Whatsapp) / 800 46342 (Toll free)

Maharashtra launches helpline for stranded residents in Middle East

Meanwhile, the Maharashtra government on Tuesday said that it has introduced an emergency WhatsApp helpline for state residents stranded in the Middle East due to ongoing conflict in the region.

Officials said several hundred people from Maharashtra are currently unable to return home because of widespread airspace closures. However, all are reported to be safe.

The Chief Minister's Office said that Devendra Fadnavis is personally overseeing developments and remains in constant contact with various agencies.

He is also coordinating closely with the Central government, which is extending assistance. State minister Girish Mahajan has been assigned to manage coordination efforts.

In collaboration with Indian People's Forum in Dubai, the state government has issued a WhatsApp helpline number: +971 50 365 4357. Stranded residents requiring help have been asked to get in touch through the number.

Officials added that data is being collected from districts across Maharashtra to assess the total number of affected citizens.