Nepal flash floods: Karnataka sets helpline desk to assist stranded people and their families
Karnataka sets up a helpline to assist stranded individuals in Nepal following devastating flash floods. Contact: 1070 / 080-22253707.
The Helpline number for those who are stranded is 1070 / 080-22253707 and individuals can write an email to seockarnataka@gmail.com
Updated - August 27, 2026 06:04 pm IST - Bengaluru
A drone view shows mud covering properties following a flash flood in Trishuli, Nuwakot district, Nepal, on August 27, 2026. | Photo Credit: Reuters
Following the flash floods in Nepal and related disruptions along the Nepal-Tibet border, the Karnataka Revenue department has set up a helpline or State Emergency Operation Centre to collect information and assist people from Karnataka who might be currently stranded in Nepal.
The department has shared a link of Google document and requested the tour operators, family members or even stranded persons to provide information through this document so that they can be contacted for rescue.
The officials stated that their department is coordinating with the Ministry of External Affairs through Embassy of India in Nepal and in Beijing.
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The Helpline number for those who are stranded is 1070 / 080-22253707 and individuals can write an email to seockarnataka@gmail.com
On August 26, massive flash floods from Bhotekoshi river swept through villages in Rasuwa district and around 133 Indians have gone missing.
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Published - August 27, 2026 08:34 am IST
Karnataka / Nepal flash floods 2026
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