'My heart goes out to all the families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal...': Sachin Tendulkar

Sachin Tendulkar (Pic: File Pic)

Legendary Team India cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has expressed his support to the families that are affected by the floods in Nepal. He also prayed for the safety of those who are awaiting news of their loved ones.

"There is perhaps no greater uncertainty than not knowing whether someone you love is safe. My heart goes out to all the families affected by the devastating floods in Nepal, especially those still waiting for news. Praying for their loved ones and for the rescue teams working tirelessly to reach them," he wrote in a post on his official social media handle.

The floods wreaked havoc in Nepal, with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stating that 85 Indian nationals have been rescued and 290 are still uncontactable. Nepal has launched search, rescue, and relief operations after the floods, in which at least 359 people have lost their lives.

According to the MEA's latest update issued at 8 pm today, 63 workers of the Trishuli-I project and 21 people from Tamil Nadu have been rescued.

The 21 Tamil Nadu nationals had travelled to Nepal for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, while the 63 rescued workers were associated with the Trishuli-I project.

The MEA said efforts were continuing to ascertain the whereabouts and ensure the safety of Indian nationals who remain uncontactable in the flood-affected areas.

The development comes as Nepal grapples with the aftermath of a major flash flood that struck the Rasuwa district on Wednesday morning, sending a powerful surge of water, sediment and boulders through the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli river systems.

According to the latest update from Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), 359 bodies have been recovered, while 910 people remain missing or out of contact.

(With ANI Inputs)