Following a massive natural disaster in Nepal that has left thousands of people missing, relief and rescue operations are currently underway in the neighboring country. In response to the unfolding emergency, the Himachal Pradesh state government led by Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has initiated high-alert measures to track and safeguard any state residents who may be stranded. The state administration has appealed to the public to immediately share information if any person from Himachal Pradesh has gone missing or is stranded during their visit to Nepal.
Confirmation of 300 Missing Indians in Nepal
As rescue teams comprising the Nepalese Army, police, and disaster response agencies clear debris and search remote locations, official confirmation has added to the urgency. The Nepalese Foreign Minister confirmed that approximately 300 Indian nationals are among those unaccounted for in the disaster zone. Following this declaration, district administrations across Himachal Pradesh stepped up proactive measures to identify any affected state citizens and ensure swift coordination for their rescue.
Kinnaur District Administration Issues Operational Directives
In Kinnaur district, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has initiated a dedicated verification drive. Authorities have requested residents to promptly report if any family member, friend, or relative from the district traveled to Nepal recently and remains unreachable. To facilitate verification, families have been asked to provide the stranded individual's full name, date of birth, passport or identity document details (if available), and permanent address in Kinnaur. Additionally, officials strictly advised against circulating unverified rumors or misleading posts on social media. For reporting information, the Kinnaur administration established the dedicated helpline number 0177-2459457.
Mandi District Sets Up Emergency Response Contacts
Similarly, the Mandi district administration has alerted its District Emergency Operation Center to assist families seeking information about missing loved ones. Relatives can connect with officials through the toll-free helpline 1077 or telephone numbers 01905-226201, 01905-226202, 01905-226203, and 01905-226204. For digital communications and quick messaging, Mandi officials released the mobile number 85447-71889 and the official email address ddma-man-hp@gov.in.
Current State Status and Impact on Migrant Workers
Official reports indicate that no resident from Himachal Pradesh has been confirmed missing in Nepal so far. However, a significant population of Nepalese migrant workers living and working in Himachal Pradesh remains deeply anxious about the safety of their families back home. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation closely to provide immediate assistance whenever required.
