India Offers NDRF Teams to Nepal Amid Devastating Flash Floods
India Offers NDRF Teams to Nepal Amid Devastating Flash Floods
NP · Published Aug 29, 2026
India has offered to send National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams to Nepal to assist in rescue operations following catastrophic flash floods that have claimed approximately 600 lives.
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that 320 Indian nationals and 100 people of Indian origin remain uncontactable.

Impact & Risks

The flash floods in Nepal have caused widespread devastation, with 600 fatalities reported and hundreds still missing. Damaged roads and disrupted communication networks have complicated rescue operations. A secondary flood threat emerged when a debris-formed lake near the Nepal-China border began overflowing, temporarily halting rescue efforts. The disaster has also affected Indian nationals, with 320 still uncontactable. However, 400 Indians on the Tibetan side have been confirmed safe, and 96 others have crossed into Nepal. The situation remains critical, with the risk of further flooding and challenges in reaching stranded individuals.

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