Concerns are mounting as at least 290 Indian citizens remain unaccounted for in the wake of catastrophic flash floods triggered by relentless monsoon rains across Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs confirmed.

Indian diplomatic missions are coordinating closely with local emergency teams to trace the missing nationals and facilitate swift rescue operations across the worst-affected districts.

Bolstering humanitarian efforts, New Delhi handed over a second consignment of 37.5 tonnes of critical relief supplies to Kathmandu, pledging sustained support as recovery operations continue.